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SUMMARY:Bodies and Souls
DESCRIPTION:“My concern is with humanity. I want to confront the viewer with life and with what we are doing to each other. I hope to awaken in the viewer a sense of compassion . . . without compassion there is nothing.”\n—Luis Cruz Azaceta \nBodies and Souls examines the liberatory power of figurative art. Though often treated as conservative in the second half of the 20th century\, artists used representational and realist methods to assert presence for those omitted from dominant narratives or harmfully depicted by those outside their communities. Realism and representation remain powerful means to show embodied human experience\, encompassing gender\, sexuality\, interpersonal relationships\, psychological states\, and connections to home. \nThese methods can help us imagine the world we want to live in. Representational art has been critical for artists who want to make themselves and their communities visible on their own terms. It provides the agency to see and be seen\, to show relationships\, pleasure\, and autonomy. Representing ourselves is a powerful means of celebrating our full humanity. \nThis is the throughline of an eclectic collection formed by Philadelphians Robert and Frances Coulborn Kohler. Bodies and Souls celebrates their devotion to artists and immense generosity towards PAFA. Featuring over 120 works given and promised to the museum\, the exhibition will examine prominent themes in the collection\, integrating artists who are often seen independently or as part of regional communities. \nBodies and Souls is presented concurrently with an exhibition of the same title featuring the Kohlers’ personal collection at Woodmere\, Charles Knox Smith Hall\, 9201 Germantown Ave. Bodies & Souls – Woodmere. \nFeatured Artwork: Rafael Ferrer (born 1933) El Bolero\, 1983–84. Oil on canvas; 60 × 72 in. © Rafael Ferrer\, courtesy of the artist \nThe exhibition will include works by Robert Arneson\, Luis Cruz Azaceta\, Joan Brown\, Roy DeForest\, Rafael Ferrer\, Viola Frey\, Gregory Gillespie\, Juan Gonzalez\, Red Grooms\, Anne Minich\, Gladys Nilsson\, Ed Paschke\, Christina Ramberg\, Winfred Rembert\, Tabitha Vevers\, John Wilde\, Didier William\, Karl Wirsum\, and many others.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/bodies-and-souls/2026-04-30/
LOCATION:Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts\, 118-128 North Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19102\, United States
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SUMMARY:Kati Gegenheimer: We've Only Just Begun
DESCRIPTION:Rooted in painting but extending into architecture and social space\, the exhibition positions love not as a private or sentimental subject\, but as a serious aesthetic\, political\, and communal structure. \nTo reinaugurate the newly renovated Morris Gallery\, PAFA presents Kati Gegenheimer: We’ve Only Just Begun\, an immersive monographic exhibition exploring love–familial\, romantic\, or brotherly–at this moment of profound social division. Anchored by a symbol-laden painted musical score of the titular line from the Carpenters’ 1970 song\, the exhibition presents works surveying how love is a necessary choice to be cultivated\, measured\, sustained\, or dismissed\, over time. \nRooted in painting but extending into architecture and social space\, the exhibition positions love not as a private or sentimental subject\, but as a serious aesthetic\, political\, and communal structure. Gegenheimer’s markmaking\, symbolism\, and vibrant use of color reclaim emblems of care and tenderness (hearts\, love notes\, hinges\, calendars\, keyholes\, to-do lists)\, and ponder how love is practiced over time rather than experienced in a singular instance. In an era driven by speed\, extraction\, and instant gratification\, the exhibition insists on return and continuity. \nGegenheimer’s paintings are devoted expressions of love\, luck\, and time\, drawing inspiration from art history\, architecture\, popular culture\, and craft. Her works embrace the decorative and diaristic\, each an altar to a fleeting moment. Reliant on color\, tempo\, and composition\, each of her paintings is a sign\, symbol\, and record all at once.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/kati-gegenheimer-weve-only-just-begun/2026-04-30/
LOCATION:Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts\, 118-128 North Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19102\, United States
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SUMMARY:FRED WILSON: THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom
DESCRIPTION:THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom is a suite of twenty-two photogravures commissioned in 2004 by the Brodsky Center at PAFA and completed in 2009. They are on view for the first time at PAFA in the Works on Paper Gallery of the Historic Landmark Building\, for one year\, in conjunction with the exhibition A Nation of Artists. \nAs an artist living and working in New York City\, I had to support myself one way or another. Working simultaneously in the educational department of the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, the American Museum of Natural History\, and the American Crafts Museum made me wonder about how the environment in which cultural production is placed affects the way the viewer feels about the artwork and the artist who made these things. \n—Fred Wilson \nThe prints reproduce floor outlines from visitor orientation maps of eighteen major art\, cultural\, and natural history museums in North America and Europe. The succession of diagrammatic images\, precisely etched in off-white and black inks\, encourage viewers to revisit memories of time spent in museums and recapture the sense of adventure sparked by picking up a map. \nAs one of the most influential American artists of this century\, Fred Wilson has set in motion a profound transformation prompting museums to reconsider how they engage viewers’ learning experiences through art and artifacts. Two hundred and fifty years after Charles Willson Peale (1741–1827) established the American museum at the nation’s birth as the destination for educational advancement—commemorated in his painting The Artist in His Museum (1822)\, on view in the rotunda—Wilson examines the consequential role museums have played since. \nWilson’s conceptual inquiry challenges museums as neutral repositories of knowledge. His groundbreaking 1992 installation at the Maryland Historical Society\, Mining the Museum\, exhumed omitted histories of colonized and enslaved people and shifted attention to the authority embedded in institutional architecture\, furniture\, labels\, and registration systems through his creative retooling of the display apparatus. His subsequent work in glass\, sculpture\, painting\, drawing\, and print addresses the cross-continental history central to the Black experience\, including themes of race\, diaspora\, liberation\, and mourning.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/fred-wilson-the-master-plan-or-in-between-the-big-bang-and-modern-art-is-the-restroom/2026-04-30/
LOCATION:Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts\, 118-128 North Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19102\, United States
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SUMMARY:Spring Woodland Artists Gathering with Jean McWilliams\, Jane Klein\, Stephanie Stein\, and Stan Kozakowski
DESCRIPTION:Meeting at Harper’s Meadow\nSpring inspires us to step outdoors! What do you notice? The budding of the spring wildflowers\, the scent of fresh rain\, the feel of the earth beneath your feet? Do you want to learn how to become more intentional about your observations?\nThis program invites you to tune into the richness of the natural world\, igniting your senses in ways that foster a deeper connection to Mother Earth. Bring a chair and a tool of choice—a camera; a writing pen; or drawing pencils and a kneaded eraser.\nWhether you’re a beginner or someone who’s always enjoyed spending time in nature\, this program will help you become more attuned to the beauty and complexity of the natural world.\nParking: There should be ample parking in the Northwestern Avenue Parking Area. See map for details.\nBathrooms: None\nDistance: 1 mile\nDifficulty Level: Easy (flat walking)\nAudience: Ages 18+\nRegistration is required for all events so that participants can be informed of weather or other emergency cancellations.\nUnless otherwise specified\, Trail Ambassador Walks may be on rocky\, rugged trails that may be wet and slippery. Wear sturdy shoes or boots with socks. Walks are cancelled in heavy rain or icy conditions. Service animals are always welcome. For more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org. Visit www.fow.org for updates.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/spring-woodland-artists-gathering-with-jean-mcwilliams-jane-klein-stephanie-stein-and-stan-kozakowski/
LOCATION:Harper’s Meadow\, 2 Harpers Pl\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Jewelry Swap at NextFab
DESCRIPTION:Got unwanted jeweler’s stones or deadstock? Looking for stones\, tools\, or displays? Or do you want to meet other jewelry makers in Philadelphia? \nJoin us on Thursday\, April 30th\, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm in this open-to-the-public Jeweler to Jeweler event at NextFab! This is an opportunity to meet new friends\, see the NextFab jewelry studio\, and buy\, sell\, and trade stones\, tools\, and/or displays. Come as you are with or without goodies – you may leave with some new treasures! Light refreshments will be served.  \n\n\nBring what you have\, swap for new to you goodies\, or just shop!\nMeet awesome jewelry folks and enjoy light refreshments\nBuild your network and connect with local resources like Tshatshke Jewelry Studio.\nWe can donate anything unwanted to The Resource Exchange
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/jewelry-swap-at-nextfab/
LOCATION:NextFab\, 1800 N. American St.\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19122\, United States
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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/2026-04-30/
LOCATION:InLiquid Gallery in the Crane Building\, 1400 North American\, Suit 108\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T190000
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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/2026-04-30/
LOCATION:The drake\, 302 S Hicks St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19102\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T190000
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SUMMARY:Immigrant Rights Film Screening\, Live Cumbia Band\, and Barbacoa at Bartram's Garden
DESCRIPTION:JourneyArts’ Table Sessions is back at Bartram’s Garden on April 29th and 30th\, curated by award-winning Philly filmmaker Kristal Sotomayor! Catch a screening of Expanding Sanctuary\, which tells the story of Linda\, a Mexican immigrant mother who joins local activist organization Juntos to fight against ICE in Philadelphia\, enjoy a live performance from local cumbia band Mariposas Galacticas AND catering from award-winning Chef Cristina Martinez of South Philly Barbacoa!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/immigrant-rights-film-screening-live-cumbia-band-and-barbacoa-at-bartrams-garden/2026-04-30/
LOCATION:Bartram’s Garden\, 5400 Lindbergh Boulevard\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19143\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Event,Activism,Adults,Advocacy,Art,Arts & Culture,Arts & Performance,Community Events,Concert,Culinary,Discussion,Family,Family-friendly,Film,Food & Drink,LGBTQIA+,Special Event,Support Bartram's Garden
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T213000
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SUMMARY:Darn it! Visible Mending for Knitwear Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Fix your fave knits with style at our fun\, hands-on visible mending workshop.\n\n\nDarn it! Visible Mending for Knitwear Workshop\n \nJoin us for a hands-on visible mending workshop with textile artist Siena Faughnan.  \nYou will learn the simple and satisfying art of darning to repair holes and reinforce worn areas in your favorite socks\, scarves\, and sweaters.  \nIn this cozy\, beginner-friendly class\, we’ll cover the basic stitching and weaving techniques using simple tools like needles\, thread\, and yarn\, empowering you to extend the life of your clothes while adding a personal touch.  \nBy the end of the workshop you’ll have the skills to repair and add flair to your knits\, giving them new life and helping you embrace sustainable fashion. Bring a hole-y sock or moth nibbled sweater – no experience necessary! \nMaterials Included:– Needles– Yarn & Thread– Darning egg– Scissors \nWhat to bring:– Knitwear with holes\, especially socks! \nHosted by:📍 Little Treat613 Bainbridge St\, Philadelphia
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/darn-it-visible-mending-for-knitwear-workshop/
LOCATION:Little Treat\, 613 Bainbridge Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19147\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T164215Z
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SUMMARY:Community Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Community\, as defined in the Oxford Dictionary\, is “a feeling of fellowship with others\, as \na result of sharing common attitudes and interests”. A sense of community can lead to \nempowerment and foster change in one’s life. My intention with this installation is to \nsuggest and comment on the urgency in our world these days of people coming \ntogether regardless of their physicality or ethnicity. I hope to inspire introspection and \nunity as we move forward during this challenging global time. \nThese storefront exhibitions are viewable 24/7 from the outside.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/community-exhibit/2026-05-01/
LOCATION:Old City Publishing\, 628 N 2nd St\, Philadelphia\, 19123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T091500
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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 steady 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 moderately paced hike\nWalking surfaces that include pavement\, grass\, gravel\, and rocky trails\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 & snacks\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-68/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Tours and Explorations
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T170000
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SUMMARY:Hill-Physick House Annual Spring Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:PhilaLandmarks and the Hill-Physick House Garden Committee are pleased to announce the annual Spring Plant Sale. This beloved neighborhood event funds the operations of the Hill-Physick House. \nWe will have available hand selected herbs\, house plants\, annuals\, perennials\, and hanging baskets in the Hill-Physick garden on Friday\, May 1st (10AM-5PM) and Saturday\, May 2nd (10AM-4PM).
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/hill-physick-house-annual-spring-plant-sale/2026-05-01/
LOCATION:Hill-Physick House\, 321 South 4th Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T064724
CREATED:20260407T190822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T190822Z
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SUMMARY:Kati Gegenheimer: We've Only Just Begun
DESCRIPTION:Rooted in painting but extending into architecture and social space\, the exhibition positions love not as a private or sentimental subject\, but as a serious aesthetic\, political\, and communal structure. \nTo reinaugurate the newly renovated Morris Gallery\, PAFA presents Kati Gegenheimer: We’ve Only Just Begun\, an immersive monographic exhibition exploring love–familial\, romantic\, or brotherly–at this moment of profound social division. Anchored by a symbol-laden painted musical score of the titular line from the Carpenters’ 1970 song\, the exhibition presents works surveying how love is a necessary choice to be cultivated\, measured\, sustained\, or dismissed\, over time. \nRooted in painting but extending into architecture and social space\, the exhibition positions love not as a private or sentimental subject\, but as a serious aesthetic\, political\, and communal structure. Gegenheimer’s markmaking\, symbolism\, and vibrant use of color reclaim emblems of care and tenderness (hearts\, love notes\, hinges\, calendars\, keyholes\, to-do lists)\, and ponder how love is practiced over time rather than experienced in a singular instance. In an era driven by speed\, extraction\, and instant gratification\, the exhibition insists on return and continuity. \nGegenheimer’s paintings are devoted expressions of love\, luck\, and time\, drawing inspiration from art history\, architecture\, popular culture\, and craft. Her works embrace the decorative and diaristic\, each an altar to a fleeting moment. Reliant on color\, tempo\, and composition\, each of her paintings is a sign\, symbol\, and record all at once.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/kati-gegenheimer-weve-only-just-begun/2026-05-01/
LOCATION:Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts\, 118-128 North Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19102\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T064724
CREATED:20260110T142416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T142416Z
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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-3/2026-05-01/
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:20260501T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T064724
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SUMMARY:Plant Sale Member Preview
DESCRIPTION:Plants with Purpose — Members-Only Preview\nGet first access to Tyler Arboretum’s annual Plant Sale during this exclusive members-only preview. Shop early for the best selection of trees\, shrubs\, perennials\, and native plants\, with expert guidance available to help you plan a garden that thrives.\nMembers enjoy a 5% discount on plant purchases throughout the entire Plant Sale weekend.\nFriday\, May 1 | 11:00 am – 7:00 pmTimed tickets required. Members may stay and shop as long as they wish once admitted.\nTimed ticket reservations open April 7.\nNot a member yet? Join today to unlock early access and special savings while supporting the care of Tyler’s landscapes and plant collections.\nFinal plant lists will be published in April.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/plant-sale-member-preview-2/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Members Only Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T064724
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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/2026-05-01/
LOCATION:InLiquid Gallery in the Crane Building\, 1400 North American\, Suit 108\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T064724
CREATED:20260409T181903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T181903Z
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SUMMARY:May 1st First Friday at NoName Gallery
DESCRIPTION:8127 Germantown Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\nMay 1st | 6–9PM\nFree parking after 6PM \nThis First Friday\, we’re bringing together two distinct but connected bodies of work—photography by Allan Ali and a focused presentation of abstract works by EZV.\nAllan Ali’s black-and-white photographs reflect on life as a series of paths—some shared\, others walked alone. Many of these images were created in moments of solitude\, where observation becomes sharper and the world feels both expansive and deeply personal. Rooted in memory and influenced by his family’s creative legacy\, his work carries a quiet sense of connection across time.\nIn a separate gallery space\, EZV’s abstract works explore the space between what we see and what we feel. Drawing from their environment\, the work layers form\, texture\, and metaphor to translate lived experience into something more internal—where memory\, identity\, and emotion intersect.\nTogether\, the exhibition moves between observation and interpretation—offering two ways of seeing the world\, side by side. \nOriginal Art for Real People \nCome through!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/may-1st-first-friday-at-noname-gallery/
LOCATION:NoName Gallery\, 8127 Germantown Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, Philadelphia\, 19118\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibitions,Arts & Culture,arts & entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T064724
CREATED:20260313T150145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T150205Z
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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/2026-05-01/
LOCATION:The drake\, 302 S Hicks St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19102\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T064724
CREATED:20260403T022042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T022523Z
UID:10031121-1777708800-1777730400@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Plants with Purpose!\nFind the perfect plants to help your garden flourish at Tyler Arboretum’s annual Plant Sale. Shop a wide selection of trees\, shrubs\, perennials\, and native plants in our outdoor sale venue\, with knowledgeable staff and plant experts on site to help you plan a landscape that brings year-round beauty and supports pollinators and wildlife.\nEvery purchase helps care for Tyler’s natural areas\, trails\, and gardens.\nMembers enjoy a 5% discount on plant purchases throughout the entire Plant Sale weekend. Members also receive early access to the best selection during the Members-Only Preview Sale on Friday\, May 1 (timed tickets required).\nPublic Sale HoursSaturday\, May 2 | 8:00 am – 2:00 pmSunday\, May 3 | 8:00 am – 2:00 pm\nOpen to the public. Walk-in shopping only.\nFinal plant lists will be published in April to help you plan ahead.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/plant-sale-3/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T064724
CREATED:20260409T181544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T181544Z
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SUMMARY:The Lorax’s TREEmendous Day!
DESCRIPTION:🌳 The Lorax needs YOU! Come celebrate all things that grow at The Lorax’s TREEmendous Day — a free community event with native plants for sale (proceeds benefit the Aldan Boosters!)\, free tree seedlings (while supplies lasts)\, Earth Day crafts\, story times\, and more. 🌱 \n📅 Sat\, May 2 · 9 AM–4 PM\n📍 Aldan Municipal Building Parking Lot \n🔗 tinyURL.com/AldanLorax26
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/the-loraxs-treemendous-day/
LOCATION:1 W Providence Rd Aldan PA 19019\, 1 W Providence Rd\, Aldan\, 19018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T064724
CREATED:20260320T125146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T125146Z
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SUMMARY:Hill-Physick House Annual Spring Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:PhilaLandmarks and the Hill-Physick House Garden Committee are pleased to announce the annual Spring Plant Sale. This beloved neighborhood event funds the operations of the Hill-Physick House. \nWe will have available hand selected herbs\, house plants\, annuals\, perennials\, and hanging baskets in the Hill-Physick garden on Friday\, May 1st (10AM-5PM) and Saturday\, May 2nd (10AM-4PM).
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/hill-physick-house-annual-spring-plant-sale/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:Hill-Physick House\, 321 South 4th Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T064724
CREATED:20260409T021546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T021546Z
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SUMMARY:FRED WILSON: THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom
DESCRIPTION:THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom is a suite of twenty-two photogravures commissioned in 2004 by the Brodsky Center at PAFA and completed in 2009. They are on view for the first time at PAFA in the Works on Paper Gallery of the Historic Landmark Building\, for one year\, in conjunction with the exhibition A Nation of Artists. \nAs an artist living and working in New York City\, I had to support myself one way or another. Working simultaneously in the educational department of the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, the American Museum of Natural History\, and the American Crafts Museum made me wonder about how the environment in which cultural production is placed affects the way the viewer feels about the artwork and the artist who made these things. \n—Fred Wilson \nThe prints reproduce floor outlines from visitor orientation maps of eighteen major art\, cultural\, and natural history museums in North America and Europe. The succession of diagrammatic images\, precisely etched in off-white and black inks\, encourage viewers to revisit memories of time spent in museums and recapture the sense of adventure sparked by picking up a map. \nAs one of the most influential American artists of this century\, Fred Wilson has set in motion a profound transformation prompting museums to reconsider how they engage viewers’ learning experiences through art and artifacts. Two hundred and fifty years after Charles Willson Peale (1741–1827) established the American museum at the nation’s birth as the destination for educational advancement—commemorated in his painting The Artist in His Museum (1822)\, on view in the rotunda—Wilson examines the consequential role museums have played since. \nWilson’s conceptual inquiry challenges museums as neutral repositories of knowledge. His groundbreaking 1992 installation at the Maryland Historical Society\, Mining the Museum\, exhumed omitted histories of colonized and enslaved people and shifted attention to the authority embedded in institutional architecture\, furniture\, labels\, and registration systems through his creative retooling of the display apparatus. His subsequent work in glass\, sculpture\, painting\, drawing\, and print addresses the cross-continental history central to the Black experience\, including themes of race\, diaspora\, liberation\, and mourning.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/fred-wilson-the-master-plan-or-in-between-the-big-bang-and-modern-art-is-the-restroom/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts\, 118-128 North Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19102\, United States
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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:20260502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T220000
DTSTAMP:20260416T064724
CREATED:20260406T171140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T171140Z
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SUMMARY:Hello Spring !
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to shake off the winter blues and welcome the sunny vibes with good friends and fresh fun!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/hello-spring/
LOCATION:Orkney Park\, 854 North Orkney Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19123\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T064724
CREATED:20260314T143614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T021023Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Hike
DESCRIPTION:Explore the natural marvels of our 365-acre nature preserve on a guided hike led by an inspiring environmental educator. This free event is open to all ages.\nThis hike is about an hour long. Weather conditions can impact trail conditions\, which are sometimes narrow or rocky. Registration is recommended for weather updates. Walk-ins welcome.\nSign Up
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/guided-hike-3/
LOCATION:The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education\, 8480 Hagys Mill Rd\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Free,Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T064724
CREATED:20260329T215615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T215932Z
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SUMMARY:Mend it Yourself Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the heart of our West Philly studio for an intimate workshop to learn how to mend your clothing yourself.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/mend-it-yourself-workshop-2/
LOCATION:5122 Springfield Ave\, 5122 Springfield Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19143\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T133000
DTSTAMP:20260416T064724
CREATED:20260320T181726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T181726Z
UID:10030387-1777725000-1777728600@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:FREE Youth Choir - Singing City: Next Generation
DESCRIPTION:“Love to sing? Come sing with us! \nSinging City: Next Generation is a FREE choir for kids and teens\, as part of a collaboration between Singing City and Temple Music Prep’s Community Music Scholars Program. Everyone is welcome- no audition required! Just come ready to sing\, have fun\, and make new friends. \nRegistration is required. Sign up to secure your spot: https://tinyurl.com/NextGenerationYouthChoir \nRehearsal Location: Temple University – Presser Hall 2001 N. 13th St. (Entrance on Norris St. between 12th and 13th Streets) \nDirector: Kendra Balmer Youth Choir Director\, Singing City Adjunct Assistant Professor\, Boyer College of Music & Dance\, Temple University \nProgram Oversight: Dr. Rollo A. Dilworth Elaine Brown Choral Chair Chair\, Vocal Arts Department Professor of Choral Music Education \nVisit boyer.temple.edu/musicprep\, email musicprep@temple.edu or call 215.204.1512 for more info!”
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/free-youth-choir-singing-city-next-generation/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:Temple University Presser Hall\, 2001 N. 13th St.\, Philadelphia\, 19121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Performance,Food,Food & Drink,LGBTQIA+
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ORGANIZER;CN="Temple Music Prep":MAILTO:musicprep@temple.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T064724
CREATED:20260406T171345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T171345Z
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SUMMARY:When Waters Rise
DESCRIPTION:A panel discussion exploring the growing impact of flooding in our region and beyond\n\n\nJoin us at Newlin Grist Mill for a panel discussion moderated by Washington Post Associate Editor Frances Stead Sellers\, exploring the growing impact of flooding in our region and beyond.  \nClimate and water experts will examine the causes\, consequences\, and solutions using Newlin Grist Mill as a case study of what is happening in backyards\, basements\, and community spaces nationwide. \nThe event will be held in the Log Cabin at Newlin Grist Mill. Light refreshments and reception to follow.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/when-waters-rise/
LOCATION:Newlin Grist Mill Park\, 219 Cheyney Road\, Concord Township\, PA\, 19342\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T064724
CREATED:20260320T124800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T124800Z
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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/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:InLiquid Gallery in the Crane Building\, 1400 North American\, Suit 108\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T064724
CREATED:20260313T150145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T150205Z
UID:10030097-1777748400-1777755600@gridphilly.com
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/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:The drake\, 302 S Hicks St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19102\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T064724
CREATED:20260403T022043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T022523Z
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SUMMARY:Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Plants with Purpose!\nFind the perfect plants to help your garden flourish at Tyler Arboretum’s annual Plant Sale. Shop a wide selection of trees\, shrubs\, perennials\, and native plants in our outdoor sale venue\, with knowledgeable staff and plant experts on site to help you plan a landscape that brings year-round beauty and supports pollinators and wildlife.\nEvery purchase helps care for Tyler’s natural areas\, trails\, and gardens.\nMembers enjoy a 5% discount on plant purchases throughout the entire Plant Sale weekend. Members also receive early access to the best selection during the Members-Only Preview Sale on Friday\, May 1 (timed tickets required).\nPublic Sale HoursSaturday\, May 2 | 8:00 am – 2:00 pmSunday\, May 3 | 8:00 am – 2:00 pm\nOpen to the public. Walk-in shopping only.\nFinal plant lists will be published in April to help you plan ahead.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/plant-sale-4/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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