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SUMMARY:PRISM Quartet with Miguel Zenón – World Premiere of El Eco del Tambor (pay-what-you-wish)
DESCRIPTION:PRISM Quartet joins forces with the Grammy Award-winning composer/saxophonist\, MacArthur Fellow\, and long-time collaborator Miguel Zenón for the world premiere of Zenón’s newest work\, El Eco del Tambor (The Echo of the Drum). \nZenón writes\, “El Eco del Tambor is an extended\, multi-movement saxophone quintet that draws on rhythmic traditions from around the globe\, focusing specifically on drumming from West Africa and its extension into Afro-Caribbean music. The title is an allusion to both the percussive elements within the piece and to the idea of music as an ancient language that is in constant evolution.” \nThe program also includes Zenón’s Clemente (after Roberto Clemente)\, and two additional sax quintets by Zenón that he arranged just for PRISM: The Missing Piece (from Heritage/Evolution\, Vol. 1) and Camarón. The original versions of both pieces are on Zenon’s highly acclaimed 2008 album\, Awake. \nAlso featured is Forbidden Drive (from Heritage/Evolution\, Vol. 2) by PRISM’s resident composer Matthew Levy\, Levy’s arrangement of the Sondheim classic Send in the Clowns (upon hearing it\, Sondheim himself declared\, “I love it”) and selections from Melissa Aldana’s Reflections. Clowns and Reflections both appear on PRISM’s 2024 album\, Heritage/Evolution\, Vol. 3.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/prism-quartet-with-miguel-zenon-world-premiere-of-el-eco-del-tambor-pay-what-you-wish/
LOCATION:Settlement Music School\, Mary Louise Curtis Branch\, 416 Queen Street\, Philadelphia\, 19147\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:Artists Workshop Series at Al-Bustan
DESCRIPTION:Al-Bustan invites artists of all skill levels to join our winter 2025 studio art classes and workshops. Each session runs for 4-6 weeks and is led by talented professional artists from our local community. Registration is now open! \nQuestions? Email education@albustanseeds.org.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/artists-workshop-series-at-al-bustan/2025-01-21/
LOCATION:Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture\, 310 Master Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19122\, United States
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SUMMARY:Off Screens and Outside - Virtual Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Join Riverbend’s Education Specialist\, Jill Shashaty\, for a virtual presentation about getting kids outside.\n\n\nJill 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. \nThis is a free event intended for parents of elementary-age children. Please register on our website to receive the meeting link.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/off-screens-and-outside-virtual-presentation/
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SUMMARY:Community Resilience Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Community Resilience Group focuses on learning about resilience issues in food systems\, water systems\, energy systems and more. We are reviewing ways in which we could survey our community and create a resilience baseline to gain some indication of where we can improve. \nOur group initially focused our meetings on discussing the book The Community Resilience Reader (available for free at: resilience.org). We will be shifting to exploring The Community Resilience Toolkit in order to do a community resilience assessment of the Greater Media area. You can learn more about that here. \nWe’re also learning about the long term impact of climate change on different regions of the country. Using the American Resiliency channel on Youtube which gives forecasts and projected outlooks for every state in our country\, we compared the PA and NJ assessments. The projections for NJ are much grimmer than for PA. Something our group recognized is that the videos focus narrowly on Climate\, We’re committed to exploring what Community Resilience requires within the broader polycrisis and ecological predicament we face. \nIn the future\, the Community Resilience group will also be organizing community documentary film nights around Greater Media – coming soon! \nOur regular meeting date is the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm. We meet at a group member’s house and you can email Will Powers for the address if you’d like to attend.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/community-resilience-group-meeting/
LOCATION:Personal home
CATEGORIES:Transition Town Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T180000
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SUMMARY:Outdoors Online – Insects in Art Through History
DESCRIPTION:From the dawn of time to the present\, bees and insects have been depicted in carvings\, jewelry\, coins\, songs\, tools\, sculptures\, and paintings. Consider the great cultural heritage of insect art found throughout the world\, whether super-charged with the science of new knowledge\, symbolic and fantastical features\, and\, at times\, otherworldly meaning. Bees and bugs have been part of nature-based “cabinets of curiosity\,” stand-ins for saints\, and admired for their dance of life.  \nJoin arts educator Lynn Berkowitz for a virtual discussion of the fascinating depictions of insects through art. With artists who range from Maria Sibylla Merian\, Jan van Kessel the Elder\, right through the newest public art of Matthew Willey\, artist and founder of The Good of the Hive\, our artful conversation includes historic to contemporary images\, a diversity of artists\, and short enlightening videos.  \nThis is a virtual event. The Zoom link will be shared in the confirmation email. 
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/outdoors-online-insects-in-art-through-history-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, your home
CATEGORIES:General Events,Member Discount,Stoneleigh Natural Garden,Stoneleigh Virtual
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SUMMARY:The State of Democracy in 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join Perry World House as we discuss how we should be thinking about democracy\, and democracy promotion\, in 2025.\n\n\nIn 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.       \nThe results were all over the map.    \nThere 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 elections; in other places – like Taiwan – foreign influence efforts were less successful.  In Venezuela a dictator stole the election to retain the presidency; in Senegal citizens’ demands ensured a fair vote and transfer of power.  Right wing populist parties did well in some votes\, but in other cases democratic forces successfully united to thwart the far right’s bid for power.   \nLooking back at these consequential votes\, what can we learn about state of democracy today?  What lessons can we draw from the elections of 2024?  How should we be thinking about democracy – and democracy promotion – in 2025?   \n\n\nSPEAKERS\n \nTamara Cofman Wittes became the fourth president of NDI in 2024. Before joining the Institute\, she served as Director of Foreign Assistance in the U.S Department of State. Previously\, she led the Russia sanctions effort for the State Department’s sanctions coordination office. Dr. Wittes also served in the State Department from 2009 – 2012 as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs\, coordinating U.S. policy on democracy and human rights in the Middle East during the Arab uprisings. Dr. Wittes spent nearly twenty years as a foreign policy scholar at the Brookings Institution\, including as director of its Center for Middle East Policy. Her analysis focused on U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East\, political and economic change in the region\, and the Arab-Israel conflict. She is an adjunct professor at Georgetown University\, where she has taught courses in international relations\, Middle East policy\, and security studies. \nDr. Wittes was one of the first recipients of the Rabin-Peres Peace Award\, established by President Bill Clinton in 1997. Dr. Wittes has published three books\, most recently Foreign Policy Careers for PhDs: A Practical Guide to a World of Possibilities (Georgetown University Press\, 2023). She holds a bachelor’s in Judaic and Near Eastern studies from Oberlin College\, and master’s and doctoral degrees in Government from Georgetown University. She is a founder of the Leadership Council for Women in National Security\, and served on the board of the National Democratic Institute from 2014 – 2022. She is also a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and Women in International Security. A native of Michigan\, Dr. Wittes lives in Washington\, D.C.\, where she tends a robust pollinator garden. \n \nSarah Bush is an associate professor of political science at the University of Pennsylvania. Her research examines how international actors try to aid democracy\, promote women’s representation\, and influence elections globally. A more recent interest is the politics of climate change. She is the author of two books: The Taming of Democracy Assistance: Why Democracy Promotion Does Not Confront Dictators (Cambridge University Press\, 2015) and Monitors and Meddlers: How Foreign Actors Influence Local Trust in Elections (Cambridge University Press\, 2022). Dr. Bush’s work has also appeared in journals such as the American Political Science Review and International Organization and been covered in outlets including the Economist and Washington Post. She received her Ph.D. from Princeton University.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/the-state-of-democracy-in-2025/
LOCATION:Perry World House\, 3803 Locust Walk\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Martin Luther King Day Open House at Founder's Hall
DESCRIPTION:Explore special holiday hours at Founder’s Hall Museum\n\n\nIn 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. \nHoused 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 a school which he founded\, which has fascinated Philadelphia visitors since the 19th century\, became the focus of a key Northern civil rights case in the 20th century\, and continues to educate youth today. \nCome behind the wall at Girard College to explore our monumental building and historical collections. From 18th-century decorative arts to civil rights photographs to ginger cakes\, the Founder’s Hall museum is full of fascinating history and quirky surprises.  \n \nBefore you go\n\nThis open house event is FREE\, and open to everyone. Advance registration is helpful for us\, but walk-in visitors are very welcome.\nFounder’s Hall is a National Historic Landmark. The museum is located on the second floor and requires climbing a flight of stairs to view.\nBecause Girard College is an active school\, you will quickly check in with security when arriving on campus.\nParking is available for free on-site; we are also accessible by several bus lines and are a half-mile walk from the Girard Avenue subway stop.\nCheck out www.foundershall.org for more information about our programs\, collections\, and online resources
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/martin-luther-king-day-open-house-at-founders-hall/
LOCATION:Founders Hall at Girard College\, 2101 South College Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19121\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250120T110000
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SUMMARY:MLK Day of Service
DESCRIPTION:Come together to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s legacy at the Schuylkill Center during this day of service. All members of the community are invited to join us as we work on service projects aimed at protecting the health of our forest and supporting nature at the Schuylkill Center. There will be a wide range of service projects available so everyone can participate!\nRegistration is required for this popular volunteer opportunity.\nSign Up\nPlease wear weather-appropriate clothing for this winter event. Children are welcome if accompanied by an adult. Questions? Contact volunteer@schuylkillcenter.org  \n				MLK Day of Service \n				Photo: Bastiaan Slabberss \n				Photo: Bastiaan Slabberss \n				Photo: Bastiaan Slabberss \n				Photo: Bastiaan Slabbers \n				MLK Day of Service \n				Photo: Bastiaan Slabberss \n				MLK Day of Service \n				Photo: Bastiaan Slabbers \n				Photo: Bastiaan Slabberss
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/mlk-day-of-service-3/
LOCATION:The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education\, 8480 Hagys Mill Rd\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Volunteer
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250120T140000
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SUMMARY:MLK Day of Service: Volunteer Project
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Awbury for our MLK Day of Service! This years project: Removing Ivy and other invasive vines from the stone wall in Haines Field as well as from the base of some old Yew trees along the wall. This will help to beautify Awbury Arboretum while also helping to do our part to help the environment by removing invasive species!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/mlk-day-of-service-volunteer-project/
LOCATION:Awbury Arboretum\, 6336 Ardleigh St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clean-ups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250120T130000
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SUMMARY:Main Line Martin Luther King Association and Bryn Mawr College MLK Day Programming for Jan. 19 & 20
DESCRIPTION:The Main Line Martin Luther King Association\, in conjunction with Bryn Mawr College\, will hold its virtual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr.’s legacy on Sunday\, January 19\, 2025\, at 3 p.m. Visit mainlinemlk.org/events to register. A toiletry donation drive and personal care kit creation event will take place on Bryn Mawr’s campus in Bryn Mawr\, Pa.\, on Monday\, Jan. 20\, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. \nThe emcee for Sunday’s event is Brian Turner\, president of the Main Line Branch NAACP Unit #2270. Millie B. Bond\, senior advisor for external relations and secretary of Bryn Mawr College will be the featured speaker. The recipients of the Main Line MLK Association’s 2024-2025 scholarships will be honored and there will be special musical performances. \nThe public is also invited to participate in a toiletry donation drive and personal care kit creation event on Monday\, Jan. 20\, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.\, in support of the missions of HopePHL and Saints Memorial Outreach Ministry\, which benefit individuals experiencing homelessness in the Philadelphia community. This event takes place in Bryn Mawr’s Campus Center\, 816 New Gulph Rd.\, and is hosted by The Main Line Martin Luther King Association and Bryn Mawr College’s Career & Civic Engagement Center. \nDonations of toiletry items will be accepted until January 19 at a box in the college’s Student Life & Wellness building\, 712 New Gulph Rd.\, or can be brought to the event on January 20. Items should be unused and can be full or travel-size. Go here for a list of recommended items.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/main-line-martin-luther-king-association-and-bryn-mawr-college-mlk-day-programming-for-jan-19-20/2025-01-20/
LOCATION:Bryn Mawr College\, 101 N Merion Ave\, Bryn Mawr\, 19010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walks,Birding,Community Events,Family-friendly,Food & Drink,Free,Nature & Community Science,Nature Walk,Volunteer Opportunities,Volunteer Service
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SUMMARY:MLK Day of Service
DESCRIPTION:Join us with your family at Riverbend as a Martin Luther King Day of Service! \nRiverbend 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. \nThis event is open to ALL ages! \nPlease bring your own water and work gloves to the event. Volunteers will be working outdoors helping our Habitat Manager with invasive plant removal. \nThis is a Riverbend PAY WHAT YOU WISH Event: \nThe true cost to Riverbend to offer this educational event to the public is $35 per family. We recognize that for some families\, this is unaffordable. Therefore\, we invite you to choose the price you wish to pay for this event. In doing so\, you help make environmental education accessible to ALL children\, regardless of their family’s financial situation.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/mlk-day-of-service-4/
LOCATION:Riverbend Environmental Education Center\, 1950 Spring Mill Road\, Gladwyne\, PA\, 19035\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Community Events,Event,Family,Family Activities,Family and Kids,Family Fun,Family-friendly,Free,Free Community Events,Kids,Montgomery County,Outdoor Event,Volunteer,Volunteer Opportunities,Volunteer Service,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250120T130000
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SUMMARY:Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
DESCRIPTION:Join UC Green for a morning of service greening our parks in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.!\n\n\nJoin us for a morning of service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. \nWe 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. \nVolunteers 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! \nMalcolm X Park (5100 Pine Street) or Clark Park (4300 Baltimore Ave)
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/dr-martin-luther-king-jr-day-of-service/
LOCATION:Malcolm X Memorial Park\, 5100 Pine Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19143\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250120T130000
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SUMMARY:MLK Day of Service
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a morning of service on Riverbend’s preserve.\n\n\nRiverbend 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.  \nThis event is open to ALL ages! Registration is required as spaces are limited. \nPlease bring your own water and work gloves to the event. Volunteers will be working outdoors helping our Habitat Manager with invasive plant removal.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/mlk-day-of-service-2/
LOCATION:Riverbend Environmental Education Center\, 1950 Spring Mill Road\, Gladwyne\, PA\, 19035\, United States
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SUMMARY:MLK Day of Service in Tacony Creek Park
DESCRIPTION:Help clean up Tacony Creek Park\, spend time with community and volunteers\, and learn how you can make a difference in our park. \nThe cleanup portion would be from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.\, starting at Bingham & Ashdale St. It would be followed by lunch and a Watershed Jeopardy activity inside New Life Church from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. \nAll the cleanup materials and lunch will be provided. \nTo plan for lunch\, please let us know you’re joining. Sign Up Here \nQuestions? Contact Doryan@ttfwatershed.org or call 215.744.1853 \n~~~~~~~~~~Español~~~~~~~~~~~~\nAyuda a limpiar Tacony Creek Park\, pasa el tiempo en comunidad y con voluntarios y aprenda cómo hacer una diferencia en nuestro parque. \nLa parte de limpieza será de 10am a 11:30am comenzando en Bingham y Ashdale St\, seguido por almuerzo y una actividad de Watershed Jeopardy dentro de New Life Church de 11:30am a 12:30pm \nSe proveerá todos los materiales de limpieza y el almuerzo. \nPara planificar el almuerzo\, por favor regístrese aquí \n¿Preguntas? Comuníquese con Doryan@ttfwatershed.org o llame al 215.744.1853 \n 
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/mlk-day-of-service-in-tacony-creek-park/
LOCATION:Bingham St & E Ashdale St\, 5180 Bingham St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clean-ups,CreekyCLEAN,Featured,Tacony Creek Park Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250120T093000
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SUMMARY:Sip & Seed: Seed for Service on MLK Day
DESCRIPTION:Join Trellis for Tomorrow in the greenhouse and learn how to start seedlings!\n\n\nIn 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. \nVolunteering 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. \nIf you love getting outside\, gardening\, meeting new people\, or would like to give back to a great cause\, this event is for you. No experience necessary. \nTrellis will provide all materials\, light snacks\, and drinks—just show up in clothes you don’t mind getting dirty and we’ll take care of the rest! Visit the “What to Expect” page on our website to learn more. \nThis event is free for all. A donation of any size helps empower individuals and communities to gain life skills that promote food security and sustainability\, creating a stronger healthier future for all.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/sip-seed-seed-for-service-on-mlk-day/
LOCATION:Lundale Farm\, 2501 Pottstown Pike\, Pottstown\, PA\, 19465\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250120T090000
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SUMMARY:Martin Luther King Jr. Volunteer Day of Service
DESCRIPTION:Photo courtesy of Stacey Gray\nMeeting at Blue Bell Hill Park\nThis location will not require hiking to access from the available parking areas.\nPlease note that there will be bathroom access during the service day.\nDr. King once said\, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: what are you doing for others?” By volunteering on this day\, we will be giving back to our park\, its users\, the creek\, and the plants and animals that rely on it to live. This year\, we will be completing a variety of projects around Blue Bell Park\, including removing invasive vines and cleaning up litter. This will not only make this area of the park more beautiful\, but it will keep our watershed healthier for all!\nAll are welcome to attend\, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level\, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said\, this service day may include the following activities:\n• Invasive plant removal: bending over\, using long handled tools\n• Litter clean-up\n• Repetitive motions\nWe provide gloves\, tools\, and instruction–you just need to show up! Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants\, and remember to bring water with you. Detailed information and confirmation of the meeting location will be sent by email the day before the event. If you are hoping to bring a group of 5 or more people\, please reach out to us first. For more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org.\nRegister Below!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/martin-luther-king-jr-volunteer-day-of-service-2/
LOCATION:Blue Bell Hill Parking Lot\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Volunteer – MLK Day for Nature at Stoneleigh-Morning
DESCRIPTION:Martin Luther King Jr. Day commemorates the civil rights leader’s life and legacy and is the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities.   \nSign-up and join fellow volunteers in removing invasive plant species\, nurturing native plants\, and restoring habitats. Projects vary\, but good fun (and dirt) is guaranteed! Natural Lands cares for more than 23\,000 acres and 120 miles of trails\, and we couldn’t do it without volunteers like you.   \nVolunteering with Natural Lands is a great way to learn more about the natural world\, give your time to a great cause\, and connect with enthusiastic\, like-minded people.   \nThe health and safety of staff and volunteers is our highest priority during this outdoor volunteer event. Please review “before you go” details.   \nCapacity is limited for this small-group event\, and pre-registration is required. If you sign-up\, please plan to participate. If you need to cancel\, please let us know so another volunteer can attend. All are welcome\, ages 12 and up. Minors under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult parent/guardian. Adult(s) and the Minor(s) for whom they are responsible\, should register in the same transaction.  
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/volunteer-mlk-day-for-nature-at-stoneleigh-morning/
LOCATION:Stoneleigh: a natural garden\, 1829 County Line Road\, Villanova\, PA\, 19085\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stoneleigh Natural Garden,Volunteer Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250120T080000
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SUMMARY:Day-Off Camp
DESCRIPTION:When schools are closed\, we are open! Keep curious young minds and busy bodies active with the Schuylkill Center Day Off Camp. Trained educators lead students grades K-6 on unique nature-themed explorations that take advantage of our science lab\, Discovery Center\, and 365 acres of beautiful wooded trails\, streams\, and ponds.\nPlease bring a packed lunch\, water bottle and an extra set of clothes. Wear weather-appropriate clothing that can get dirty. Space is limited to 30 campers. Sign up early to guarantee your spot.\nHours:\nDay Off Camp Hours: 8:00 am–3:00 pm\nAftercare Hours: 3:00pm -6:00pm\nDaily Fee:\nSchuylkill Center Members: $80\nNon-members: $90\nAftercare: $20\nRegister Now
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/day-off-camp-7/
LOCATION:The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education\, 8480 Hagys Mill Rd\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Day Off Camp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250119T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250119T170000
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SUMMARY:Main Line Martin Luther King Association and Bryn Mawr College MLK Day Programming for Jan. 19 & 20
DESCRIPTION:The Main Line Martin Luther King Association\, in conjunction with Bryn Mawr College\, will hold its virtual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr.’s legacy on Sunday\, January 19\, 2025\, at 3 p.m. Visit mainlinemlk.org/events to register. A toiletry donation drive and personal care kit creation event will take place on Bryn Mawr’s campus in Bryn Mawr\, Pa.\, on Monday\, Jan. 20\, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. \nThe emcee for Sunday’s event is Brian Turner\, president of the Main Line Branch NAACP Unit #2270. Millie B. Bond\, senior advisor for external relations and secretary of Bryn Mawr College will be the featured speaker. The recipients of the Main Line MLK Association’s 2024-2025 scholarships will be honored and there will be special musical performances. \nThe public is also invited to participate in a toiletry donation drive and personal care kit creation event on Monday\, Jan. 20\, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.\, in support of the missions of HopePHL and Saints Memorial Outreach Ministry\, which benefit individuals experiencing homelessness in the Philadelphia community. This event takes place in Bryn Mawr’s Campus Center\, 816 New Gulph Rd.\, and is hosted by The Main Line Martin Luther King Association and Bryn Mawr College’s Career & Civic Engagement Center. \nDonations of toiletry items will be accepted until January 19 at a box in the college’s Student Life & Wellness building\, 712 New Gulph Rd.\, or can be brought to the event on January 20. Items should be unused and can be full or travel-size. Go here for a list of recommended items.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/main-line-martin-luther-king-association-and-bryn-mawr-college-mlk-day-programming-for-jan-19-20/2025-01-19/
LOCATION:Bryn Mawr College\, 101 N Merion Ave\, Bryn Mawr\, 19010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walks,Birding,Community Events,Family-friendly,Food & Drink,Free,Nature & Community Science,Nature Walk,Volunteer Opportunities,Volunteer Service
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SUMMARY:Be Well Sundays.
DESCRIPTION:Hands-on wellness 101 workshops  for those wanting to start or deepen their wellness journey; taught by community healers.\n\n\nCome to this weekly wellness series on Sundays 2-3pm. Different dates to come.  \nWe 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.  \nMore about d’griot. \nd’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 will be a community wellness cafe\, a healing space that offers natural medicinal products\, nutrient food and beverage\, gallery of local inspiring artists\, public programing\, and a space to gather for the whole family. d’griot collaborates with the local economy to amplify more light in the ‘hood for the nearby\, black\, and brown community. We are currently functioning as a gallery hosting events\, rentals\, and catering. \nvisit our website. follow us on socials Insta FB
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/be-well-sundays-3/
LOCATION:d’griot gallery\, 51 Maplewood Mall\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250119T130000
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SUMMARY:John Heinz Plant Walk with Dick Cloud
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/john-heinz-plant-walk-with-dick-cloud/
LOCATION:John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge\, 8601 Lindbergh Blvd.\, Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\, 19153\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250119T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250119T140000
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SUMMARY:Adult Beginner Group Knitting Class
DESCRIPTION:Come join our fun knitting class for adults who are just starting out – we’ll have a blast learning together!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/adult-beginner-group-knitting-class-12/
LOCATION:The Woodlands\, 4000 Woodland Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Self Care Sundays
DESCRIPTION:Black Lotus Holistic Health Collective presents Self Care Sundays with meditation and yoga classes.\n\n\nWelcome to Self Care Sundays! Join us on Sundays at 11:00 AM for some time dedicated to self-care and relaxation. This event will take place at Black Lotus HHC at 206 Rittenhousetown Lane\, where you can unwind and focus on yourself. \nTake part in yoga sessions\, meditation exercises\, and mindfulness activities to rejuvenate your mind and body. Treat yourself to healthy snacks and refreshments while connecting with like-minded individuals. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to prioritize your well-being and practice self-love. See you there! \n\n\n\n\nMore about Black Lotus HHC \n \nBlack Lotus Holistic Healing Collective is known for is a space designed for BIPOC healers/practitioners to be centered in the healing in order for them to heal those in the BIPOC community. Vibrational healing is the ancient art of healing with sound; it traces back to ancient Egypt & Tibet. Sound vibrations can heal the physical body at a cellular level by adjusting blockages and imbalances. These imbalances can cause the body to have a slower frequency vibration which may lead to dis-ease or illnesses. Natural healing sound frequencies can be transferred or introduced externally or directly into the body to create a more harmonious state. \nAt Black Lotus\, we combine the use of crystal chakra singing bowls\, gongs\, tuning forks\, and more to give a relaxing & transformative experience. We can balance chakras\, repair auras\, uplift the mood or help with grounding. Vibrational healing is a great tool for meditation\, alleviating stress\, and relaxing stiff or sore muscles. \nFor more visit: www.diasporaeducationalservices.org/black-lotus \nhttps://linktr.ee/blacklotushhc \n\n\n\nDIRECTIONS: \n \nBlack Lotus is not on Lincoln Drive despite the address…it is actually on Rittenhousetown Lane. From Lincoln drive\, you must carefully make your way to Wissahickon Ave.Heading North on Lincoln Drive from Route 1: \n\nTurn right onto Rittenhouse St\nTurn left at the Sunco at the next light\nGo thought the light on Lincoln Drive slowly\nTurn left into the woody path\, Rittenhousetown Lane\nYour destination is the first big white house on the right with the big porch.\n\nHeading South on Lincoln Drive from Mt Airy: \n\nTurn right on W Cliveden St\nTurn left on Wissahickon Ave\nTurn right onto the woody driveway\, Rittenhousetown Lane\nYour destination is the first big white house on the right with the big porch.\n\nLimited parking available next to Black Lotus. Additional parking lots are down the pebble road.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/self-care-sundays-10/
LOCATION:Black Lotus Holistic Health Collective\, Rittenhousetown Lane\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250119T120000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower
DESCRIPTION:Meeting at Domino Lane off of Henry Avenue\nThis location will require hiking to access from the available parking areas.\nPlease note that there will be bathroom access during the service day.\nWould you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship projects!\nAll are welcome to attend\, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level\, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said\, this service day may include the following activities:\n• Plantings: bending over\, crouching/squatting\, carrying up to 20 lbs\n• Invasive plant removal: bending over\, using long handled tools\n• Litter clean-up\n• Graffiti removal\n• Repetitive motions\nWe provide gloves\, tools\, and instruction–you just need to show up! Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants\, and remember to bring water with you. Detailed information and confirmation of the meeting location will be sent by email the day before the event. If you are hoping to bring a group of 5 or more people\, please reach out to us first. For more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org.\nRegister below!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/sunday-volunteer-service-day-with-david-bower-12/
LOCATION:District 4 Yard\, 7301 Henry Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Organic Tea Tasting and Blending with animal snuggles.
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in the aromatic world of tea during this hands-on tasting and blending experience.\n\n\nExplore 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. \nEnjoy 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. \nWhat’s included\nThe first half of the workshop we will be tasting different blends of tea while we talk about the teas\, best way to brew loose tea\, and how to blend. \nYou will then have the opportunity to blend 3 of your very own teas to take home and enjoy with every cup. \nHighlights\nThis will be held in our newly renovated workshop loft. Come enjoy the homey feeling of warmth while listening to the amazing sounds of the baby animals below.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/organic-tea-tasting-and-blending-with-animal-snuggles/
LOCATION:Rose Bridge Farm\, 1314 Limekiln Pike\, Dresher\, PA\, 19025\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T210000
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SUMMARY:beg. barter. steal. - Vox Populi Member Show Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:A group art exhibition featuring members from the Vox Populi collective\n\n\nJanuary 18 – February 22\, 2025 \nbeg. 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. \n \nJames Britt \nStephanie Bursese \nLea Devon Sorrentino \nEvan Greensweig \nNatalie Hijinx \nNatalie Kuenzi \nMelissa Langer \nCayla Lockwood \nGreg Parker \nLane Speidel \nJim Strong \nCynthia Zhou \n \nAbout Vox Populi: \nFounded in 1988\, Vox Populi is a contemporary art space and artist collective that works to support the challenging and experimental work of under-represented artists with monthly exhibitions\, gallery talks\, performances\, lectures\, and related programming. For three decades\, Vox Populi has played a unique role in the cultural life of Philadelphia by bringing our audience a diverse range of programming and providing a supportive environment in which artists can take risks and gain valuable professional experience. \nWith a rotating membership and a commitment to working collectively\, Vox Populi is a vital forum for the development and exchange of artistic ideas. Vox Populi’s comprehensive exhibition schedule includes solo shows of both member and guest artists\, a curated video lounge\, annual guest-curated shows\, exchanges with peer organizations and group shows that provide critical exposure for under-represented artists.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/beg-barter-steal-vox-populi-member-show-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Chimaera Gallery\, 3502 Scotts Lane #2113\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19129\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T150000
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SUMMARY:Philly Gayborhood and LGBTQ History Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Calling all LGBTQ travelers\, gaggles of local gays and their friends alike! Come on this LGBTQ history walking tour of the Gayborhood!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/philly-gayborhood-and-lgbtq-history-walking-tour-6/
LOCATION:1300 Locust St\, 1300 Locust Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T160000
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SUMMARY:The Art of Making Knafeh
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hands-on experience where you’ll learn the secrets of creating perfect knafeh. Hosted by Sitti’s House\n\n\nJoin Sitti’s House on a nostalgic culinary journey to master the art of making Knafeh\, inspired by her childhood visits to the famed Habiba shop in Amman\, Jordan\, where each bite transported her to their ancestral home of Nablus.  \nIn this hands on class\, we’ll explore the traditional techniques and authentic ingredients that make Nabulsi Knafeh so special\, passed down through generations and cherished as a symbol of Palestinian heritage. Not only will you learn to create this iconic dessert\, but your participation will also support a meaningful cause\, as a portion of proceeds will be donated to the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund (PCRF) to aid in their life-saving humanitarian efforts.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/the-art-of-making-knafeh/
LOCATION:Queen City Coffee Roasters\, 200 Court Place\, Plainfield\, NJ\, 07060\, United States
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SUMMARY:In Conversation: Carl Cheng & Alex Klein
DESCRIPTION:This conversation will reflect on Cheng’s artistic practice spanning photography\, installation\, and technology.\n\n\nJoin us for a conversation with exhibiting artist Carl Cheng and Alex Klein\, Head Curator and Director of Curatorial Affairs at The Contemporary Austin\, as they reflect on Cheng’s artistic practice spanning photography\, installation\, and technology. This conversation will provide an insightful deep-dive into the multi-year process of organizing the exhibition and a dynamic look into Cheng’s fascination with topics such as the relationship between fine art and other disciplines like science\, ecology\, nature\, and the role of museums during an environmental crisis. A Q&A with the audience will follow the conversation. \nCarl Cheng: Nature Never Loses is curated by Alex Klein\, Head Curator and Director of Curatorial Affairs\, The Contemporary Austin\, with assistance from Rachel Eboh\, Curatorial Assistant\, The Contemporary Austin. The exhibition is organized for ICA by Denise Ryner\, Andrea B. Laporte Curator. \n \nRegistration\nVirtual viewing for this program will be available soon. \nLive captioning and ASL interpretation will be provided for this program. \nICA is committed to creating a welcoming environment for all visitors. For more notes on accessibility including accessible parking nearby visit our Accessibility landing page. If you require any accessibility accommodations or have any questions about the program\, please contact Brittany Clottey (bclottey@ica.upenn.edu). \n \nAbout the exhibiton\nCarl Cheng: Nature Never Loses is the first in-depth survey of Carl Cheng’s prescient\, genre-defying work from the 1960s to the present that will transform both floors of the ICA. Cheng began his career in the experimental context of the Southern California art scene and the post-war aerospace industry\, resulting in artworks that operate at the intersection of identity\, technology\, and ecology. Over the last six decades he has worked in a variety of media to reflect on environmental change\, the relevance of art institutions to their publics\, and the role of technology in society. Because the majority of Cheng’s oeuvre is still in his possession\, the exhibition will be an exciting and rare opportunity to animate the arc of his career through a presentation of artworks that are multidisciplinary\, ephemeral\, material\, process-based\, and interactive. The exhibition will also be presented at The Contemporary Austin – Jones Center (September – December 2024)\, Bonnefanten (May – September 2025)\, and Museum Tinguely (December 2025 – May 2026). \n \nSupport\nProgramming at ICA is made possible in part by the Emily and Jerry Spiegel Fund to Support Contemporary Culture and Visual Arts and the Lise Spiegel Wilks and Jeffrey Wilks Family Foundation. Public and Student Engagement at ICA is supported by the Bernstein Public Engagement Fund\, Suzanne Weiss Doft & Jacob W. Doft\, Stacey & Robert Goergen Jr.\, Hilarie L. & Mitchell Morgan\, the Nash Family Foundation\, Joline & David Stemerman\, and by Dana McDonald Strong & Mark W. Strong. \nCarl Cheng: Nature Never Loses is organized by The Contemporary Austin\, Texas\, in partnership with the Institute of Contemporary Art\, University of Pennsylvania\, Philadelphia; Bonnefanten\, Maastricht; Museum Tinguely\, Basel; and the Institute of Contemporary Art\, Los Angeles. \nMajor support for Carl Cheng: Nature Never Loses has been provided by The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage\, also by the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation\, the National Endowment for the Arts\, and Teiger Foundation\, with sustainability efforts guided by Rute Collaborative as part of Teiger Foundation’s Climate Action Pilot. Additional support has been provided by Nancy & Leonard Amoroso\, Barbara & Theodore Aronson\, Dorothy & Martin Bandier\, Carol & John Finley\, Cheri & Steven Friedman\, Marjorie & Michael Levine\, Bryan & Meredith Verona\, and Caroline & Daniel Werther. \nSpecial thanks to Philip Martin Gallery\, Los Angeles; Art + Technology Lab\, LACMA\, Los Angeles; REDCAT\, Los Angeles; curatorial fellows Emily Leifer and Pelle Tracey; and studio assistants Maya Buffett-Davis and Markele Cullins.
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LOCATION:Institute of Contemporary Art\, 118 South 36th Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Join Brighten Up Pup's  Dog Savvy Club  for our 2nd annual Service Project
DESCRIPTION:Calling All Animal-Loving Kids! Make dog chew toys by repurposing donated stuffed animals.\n\n\nGet CRAFTY and join us on Saturday\, January 18\, 2025 from 2-3:30pm for an in person stitching event at Weavers Way Outreach Office in Germantown located at 326B W Chelten Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA 19144 to support the non-profit Glad Dogs Nation. Have fun with a simple sewing project to add squeakers to donated & repurposed stuffed toys lovingly donated by kids like you! Dogs living in shelters and rescues across the country will THANK YOU as they enjoy snuggling and playing with their “new” toys! \nRecommended for Ages 4 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited to 20-25 people so register NOW! To HELP fund the event please consider making a monetary donation HERE. Suggested donation of $5/person or $25 /family. \nThis a wonderful collaborative project organized by long time Weavers Way member Lisa Cruz and a Coop supporter Glad Dogs Nation. Click here to find out more about Brighten Up Pup’s Dog Savvy Kids Community Service Project.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/join-brighten-up-pups-dog-savvy-club-for-our-2nd-annual-service-project/
LOCATION:326 W Chelten Ave\, 326 West Chelten Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
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