Events

Join us for this Community Art WorkshopJoin artist John Zerbe to help create the newest public art in the neighborhood. As part of Philadelphia's Semiquincentennial, Mural Arts Tacony LAB is partnering with The Sunflower Farm at Pennypack, to create a colorful fence line artwork at Heroic Gardens located at Megargee and Torresdale. We want your input for this exciting artwork. Light refreshments will be provided.The Sunflower Farm at Pennypack, powered by Heroic Gardens, is a vibrant community space where U.S. Veterans, families, and neighbors come together to grow, heal, and connect. What began as a vacant lot is now a

Join us for the opening of two Black History Month exhibitions: "My Skin is Black" and "Counter Narratives" on view through April 24!Creative Philadelphia and Councilmember Nicolas O'Rourke are proud to present two new Art in City Hall exhibitions celebrating Black History Month. Join us for light refreshments and remarks during a special opening reception on February 20, 5-7 p.m.My Skin is Black, curated by Debra Powell-Wright, features19 Black women artists working in the mixed media fiber arts whose artwork focus on first-person narratives.Counter Narratives – Resistance and Resilience, organized by the Sankofa Artisans Guild, features 24 members of the

Afromation Avenue features positive affirmation street signs co-created with Black communities across Philadelphia.Afromation Avenue is a collection of curated positive affirmation street signs, personalized by predominantly Black and African American communities throughout the city of Philadelphia.This special event brings the project to life through conversation and storytelling. Join creators Brittni Jennings and Kristin Kelly, alongside participating artists, as they take the stage to discuss the inspiration behind Afromation Avenue, the importance of affirmations in public space, and the range of artworks created through the project. Together, they’ll reflect on community voice, representation, and the power of seeing ourselves affirmed in

Cheers to 5 years! Afromation Avenue thank you for trusting our work, believing in our mission, and letting us lead with our convictions.Founders Brittni Jennings and Kristin Kelly celebrate five years of Afromation Avenue!Afromation Avenue is a community street art initiative working to preserve the cultural integrity of Black spaces throughout the city of Philadelphia. In collaboration with local Black artists and community stakeholders, personalized positive affirmation street signs find a permanent home within the landscape of historically Black communities."Through creative placekeeping, we work to nurture environments where Black stories are heard, Black communities are seen, and Black joy is

Wick & Grip is a hands-on maker and repair workshop focused on building, maintaining, and customizing fire and flow arts gear.Wick & Grip is a hands-on maker and repair workshop focused on building, maintaining, and customizing fire and flow arts gear. This event is rooted in DIY skill-sharing and practical knowledge, with guided support from experienced builders, makers, and safety leads. Participants will work on their own gear (or experiment with Philly Flow Academy’s for-repair props) and learn techniques they can keep using long after the workshop.Offerings include: Welding Repairs with Joe Campbell Joe will provide welding support for appropriate

Join Holger from the Delaware Valley Ornithological Club for a birding walk.Holger, who has been a bird walk leader since 2019, will guide us and provide birding knowledge as we go. Everyone is welcome to join in on the fun - even if you are new to birding! We will walk for up to 2 miles, and the event will last approximately 2 hours; however, everyone is free to leave at any point. Please bring a pair of binoculars and a field guide if you have one. Park in the South Lot and meet outside of the Facilities Management Building

Meeting at Hermit Lane Trailhead Kiosk (see map here) Some of the biggest Tulip trees in the Wissahickon await you on this 3.5 mile hike using a lesser traveled footpath in the Lower Wissahickon. On the way we will see other Wissahickon iconic landmarks such as Kelpius Cave and 100 Steps. Along the paved bike path, we will observe large gneiss exposures and different tree species. This hike is intended for adults, and please leave pets at home (except service animals) Distance: 3.5 miles Difficulty Level: Difficult (many inclines and declines, uneven surfaces) Audience: Ages 18+ Parking: Please park on

Join us for a fun challenge hike. Let’s connect with nature and each other while enjoying the great outdoors together.Join us for a fun challenge hike through the scenic trails of Philadelphia. Let’s connect with nature and each other while enjoying the great outdoors together.Join the Black Everywhere community for a fun challenge hike in Philadelphia.Experience a scenic 4.5-mile trek starting from Bells Mills West Trailhead.Meet fellow hikers at 9:45 a.m. for a friendly meet and greet.Hike kicks off at 10:00 a.m. sharp, so be on time!Enjoy nature while engaging in great conversations with other participants.Be prepared for hilly terrain

Interested in exploring the birds who call our backyards home? Did you know that adding more native plants to our environment is one of the best ways to support them? We'll use our nature journals to explore and document the birds and plants they rely on at the Discovery Center this Winter, and make sure they have plenty of food come Spring by winter sowing your very own native wildflower seedlings to take home. This is the second event in our Seed Stewards series. You can attend just one, or come back for future events to trace the seed all

Learn tips for pruning shrubs and treesSATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21Practical Pruning10:00 AM–12:00 PMKaren Miller, Head Horticulturist, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensDo you have woody plants in your home landscape but are unsure how to prune them? Join us to get seasonal guidance for pruning everything from flowering shrubs to small trees. Explore current pruning methods to ensure your plants’ future health and growth habits and learn proper garden tool care and maintenance. The workshop includes an indoor lecture and outdoor hands-on pruning experience, weather dependent.Members: $25 | Non-Members: $35

Once a month, all winter long—stay cozy, connected, and stocked with local Goodness.🌿❤️ We Love Lansdowne at the Farmers Market ❤️🌿Celebrate local connections and community this February!Once a month, all winter long—stay cozy, connected, and stocked with local goodness.Stop by the craft table to create personalized valentines for your favorite local vendors and businesses, then leave them with our team or deliver them yourself to spread love and art throughout the community📍 The Landing (30 N. Lansdowne Ave)🗓️ Saturday, Februrary 21st | 10 AM – 12 PMBundle up, bring a friend, and come have fun! ✨

Black Men ages 21 to 91 share their thoughts on Love, Life, Longings, AMERICA!

Join Mikhail to learn how to care for your home orchard including planting, pruning, pest & disease control.This lecture will take place in our barn & nursery.

A festival-themed event that honors our past and will inspire us to move forward. featuring speakers, music, food, and art activitiesJoin us for an unforgettable intergenerational celebration of story and local history during the 100th anniversary of Black History Month. February 2026 marks the centennial celebration’s theme: “A Century of Black History Commemorations.” Meeting of the Griots Exhibition is a free, family-friendly gathering bringing together elders, youth, artists, scholars, and community members to share stories, preserve heritage, and experience culture and connection.Experience the power of griot tradition, where storytellers preserve the past, celebrate the present, and inspire the future. Featured

THE PANTLESS PARTY WITH A PURPOSE! Run a ‘Mile(ish)' in Your Undies, Because Kicking NF's Butt is Worth the Chilly Cheeks Every February, thousands of undie runners in cities across the U.S. come together, whether it be in-person or virtually, to support those affected by NF, a group of genetic conditions that cause tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body. Cupid’s Undie Run kicks off with drinking and dancing, then we jog it out with a mile(ish) run and end it all with an epic dance party! WHEN: FEBRUARY 21, 2026 TIME: 12PM-4PM (RUN STARTS AT 2PM) WHERE: Stateside

Get ready to dive deep into the rich tapestry of Black art and history at The Movement Philly - a celebration not to be missed!

Bring your homegrown seeds to trade, share seed stories and pics of your garden to create a garden vision board. Supplies will be provided.

A Semiquincentennial Celebration of The Ordinary Colored Girl

Gain confidence in your seed starting skills and set the foundation for a successful garden. Join us for an engaging & informative session.This event will take place in our barn.

Drop by The Soapbox to print your own poster with woodtype!Come print with us! Each participant will get to set up to 6 words using woodtype, and print 5 copies of their poster to take home. You'll pick out all the letters you need and someone will help get them locked up on the press bed to get everything ready for you to print. Each participant can expect to have a press to themself for 5–10 minutes. Advance registration fee: $20Folks are welcome to drop by and register on the spot; day-of fee is $25

Allens Lane Art Center presents Divine Navigation, a multimedia collage exhibition by Philadelphia-based artist Mikel Elam. Feb 21-Mar 28.Allens Lane Art Center presents Divine Navigation, a multimedia collage exhibition by Philadelphia-based artist Mikel Elam, on view February 21 - March 28. Through layered materials, symbolic imagery, and spatial tension, Elam explores inner guidance as both a personal and inherited force.

A powerful dinner conversation at Gather with Jermir and community leaders on accountability and the current state and future of Chester.The Accountability Dinner with Jermir is an intimate, solution-focused coversation bringing together community leaders and changemakers to discuss the most pressing issues impacting the city of Chester. Hosted at Gather, this experience centers on transparency - creating space for honest dialogue, shared perspectives and actionable ideas that will move Chester forward.

Join us for our annual From PhilHarmonia with Love choral concert and cabaret! Chocolate fountain and drinks included! Yes, there is a very cool thing between us. We just click in a special way and I am so grateful to call you my friend! So - Calling all such amazing people! Come share your special links with PhilHarmonia as we explore music that was inspired by the supportive bonds of friendship and shared among friends - from the salons of Paris and Queenly courts to Motown and Spice Girls. Also, our fun and beloved tradition, the FPWL Cabaret, is ON

Troy Bynum from TB Wildlife Photography LLC will be hosting a guided bird walk in partnership with the Whitemarsh Foundation.Join us at Dixon Meadow Preserve, located on the corner of Thomas and Flourtown Roads in Whitemarsh Township. With its 14 acres repurposed in 2014 and its boardwalk measuring nearly two-thirds of a mile, the Preserve is a haven for birders, walkers, and those who enjoy the area’s natural flora and fauna. With over 190 species reported on eBird, we’re bound to find something special.Attendees will meet at the parking lot before walking down to the preserve.

Relax into a restorative gong bath that soothes your nervous system, then enjoy a complimentary glass of wine at Grace Winery.🌀 Winter Sound Journey at Grace WinerySunday, February 22 | 10:30 AMJoin us for a deeply restorative gong bath meditation held in the serene countryside setting of Grace Winery. This morning sound journey is designed to help you gently reset your nervous system, release accumulated tension, and enter the day with grounded clarity and ease.A gong bath is a sound-based meditation that uses therapeutic vibration to guide you into a state of deep calm and inner alignment. As you rest

Troy Bynum, owner of TB Wildlife Photography LLC, is not only an enthusiastic birder but also a passionate wildlife photographer.Join this introductory photography workshop and unlock the secrets of digital photography! This hands-on course delves into the essentials of Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO, empowering participants with a solid foundation. Explore Exposure Compensation, Auto-Focus, Metering, and more, while mastering important terminology and troubleshooting techniques.Perfect for beginners and seasoned photographers alike, this workshop cultivates the skills needed to capture images with your unique artistic flair. By the end, you’ll confidently use manual settings to photograph wildlife and diverse subjects, applicable across

WPA in the Wissahickon: Wonderful Park Assets or Worrisome Park Additions – Part I Meeting at Northwestern Avenue and Forbidden Drive (see map here) Ever walk past a structure in the Wissahickon and observe a cornerstone with the initials WPA and a date? WPA is short for the Works Progress Administration, a federal New Deal program during the Great Depression that helped provide jobs for unemployed workers. Fairmount Park and the Wissahickon Valley were sites for multiple WPA projects and some controversy. Join us for a loop walk that includes stops at several structures built by WPA workers. We’ll share

Get the growing season started by swapping seeds to get the perfect mix for your garden.Welcome plant lovers! 🌱 Join us for the Zoom Seed Swap on February 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM (Eastern Time). It's a great opportunity to share and exchange seeds with fellow gardening enthusiasts from the comfort of your own home.https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83252713384?pwd=hh71oEgv7FXecPETf8teB25mtqh4Rs.1

Get the growing season started by swapping seeds to get the perfect mix for your garden.Welcome plant lovers! 🌱 Join us for the Zoom Seed Swap on February 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM (Eastern Time). It's a great opportunity to share and exchange seeds with fellow gardening enthusiasts from the comfort of your own home.https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83252713384?pwd=hh71oEgv7FXecPETf8teB25mtqh4Rs.1

Watta Kesselly will be leading an interactive cooking demonstration with samples. Attendees will learn how to make a three course meal.Watta is a food enthusiast with a passion for event planning: She loves to curate fun, lively, and information-packed events to facilitate community engagement.This event is curated to serve as a creative way for people to commune together and commemorate love month. The demo will center on winter produce as well as tropical blends of herbs and fruits. All of the dishes are meant to represent the sweetness of love with potent sauces and recipe items that awaken the tongue.

Meeting at Northwestern Avenue and Forbidden Drive (see map here) There is nearby parking at the Northwestern Avenue Parking Area. Please note that there will not be porta potties available at Northwestern since they’ve been removed for the winter. Enjoy a mindful adventure at sunset in the Andorra area of the park. The experience on the trails as the sun is setting offers a new way of sensing the Wissahickon in winter. The light and absence of foliage allows for imagery not possible at other times. While walking there will be in silence, there will be brief moments before, during and after

Bring your artwork to share with a group of like minded creatives for honest and caring feedback. For artists of all levels and mediumsJoin other members of The Craft Coven to discuss our work as a supportive and caring group of creatives. Presenting artists will be cut off at a maximum of 6 presenters so that we can provide a solid 15 minutes of feedback to each artist. Presenting artists will also receive a full recap of the feedback provided, so no need to take notes during your 15 minutes of time.PRESENTING WILL START AT 4PM ON THE DOT. Please

Turn your ideas into funded projects — master research, proposal writing, and donor strategies in one powerful grant writing course

Enjoy ice cream while supporting the Schuylkill Center! On February 23 from 1pm to 4pm we’re hosting an Ice Cream Social at Jeni’s Rittenhouse Square on 1901 Chestnut St. 25% of all sales during the event will be donated back to us to support our Winterfest for Wildlife campaign — so come enjoy scoops of your favorite flavors! About Winterfest This February, we are celebrating wildlife at the Schuylkill Center. Winterfest is a month-long initiative that features ways you can help wildlife in Philadelphia including ways to donate, volunteer opportunities, and events. Winterfest is a chance for us to show

Come grab some free groceries and meet your neighbors at the Free Community Food Distribution - everyone is welcome!

Celebrate Black History Month artfully by creating collage inspired by Black women who have contributed to Philadelphia history!Honor and celebrate the contributions of Black women of Philadelphia and reflect on what their legacy means you. North Philadelphia artist, Jihan Thomas, will share her expansive knowledge of Black history while guiding participants through the expressive art of collage.

A Black History Month event and celebration of the legacy of the "Fifth Beatle."Join WURD Radio for our annual Black History Month signature event as we recognize the life and legacy of Billy Preston — the legendary keyboardist, bandleader, and songwriter known to many as the “Fifth Beatle.”Taking place at the Barnes Foundation on Benjamin Franklin Parkway, this event offers a powerful opportunity to celebrate Black musical excellence, community, and storytelling during Black History Month.The evening features a screening of the acclaimed documentary Billy Preston: That’s the Way God Planned It, tracing Preston’s remarkable journey from gospel prodigy to one

Beat back those winter blues, and get your blood pumping on a morning walk in Cobbs Creek! Let's get outside to enjoy the sunshine!All ages & experience levels welcome!Meet inside the chain link fence by the Community OrchardTuesdays 9:30 to 10:30amFREE

Welcome to the Wagner!Visit The Wagner!Come see our landmark building and historic museum collections, including rocks, minerals, fossils, taxidermy animals, mounted skeletons, and more! The exhibit hall holds more than 100,000 natural history specimens. It is self-guided, allowing visitors to explore and learn at their own pace. For first-time visitors and anyone preferring a little more direction, we have scavenger hunts to guide you and knowledgeable staff on hand to answer any questions.We are open: Tuesday through Friday, 9:30AM to 4:30PM, and on the First Saturday of the month from 12 to 4PM (September to May, except January). First Saturday

Consumed: The Need For Collective Change by Aja Barber Join us on Tuesday, February 24th at 6 PM (via Zoom) for our first PA Fibershed Book Club meeting of 2026 as we gather for a thoughtful, hour-long discussion around Consumed: The Need for Collective Change by Aja Barber. Whether you plan to read every page or just want to listen in, this will be a meaningful conversation about the future of clothing and the role we can play in shaping a more sustainable textile system. 📚 All are welcome! If you’re not already on our book club list, complete the

Black Voices & Visions is a dynamic Black History Month celebration honoring Black expression through poetry, music, writing, visual artGuests will experience fashion showcases and style-forward moments, live performances, and open mics that invite raw expression and community connection. Food is included with admission, and curated, made-to-order drinks will be available for purchase throughout the evening.More than a showcase, Black Voices & Visions is a space where art meets identity, style meets storytelling, and Black brilliance takes center stage.

Celebrating and honoring Black history and civic education through estate planning and community. Join Us for A Will to Preserve Black Legacy! Come experience an inspiring in-person event all about celebrating and preserving the rich Black legacy. This gathering is packed with powerful stories, meaningful conversations, and a chance to connect with others who are passionate about honoring history and culture. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to be part of something truly special. See you there!

From puritans to polyamory, Professor Rebecca Davis explores the story of America’s sexual past.In the United States today, we have government decrees that there are only two sexes, debates about “trad wives” and polyamory, and frequent references to the nation’s “puritan” past. But in her latest book—and in this talk—Professor Rebecca L. Davis argues that seventeenth-century Puritans are a weak precedent for how the history of sexuality has unfolded in the United States. Into the 1800s, the United States was far more welcoming of gender nonconformity and same-sex/queer desires than we might presume. Instead, a significant shift occurred in the

Join Heather Boushey to learn about how the United States can embrace the clean energy transition without leaving communities behind.Penn Climate, the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy, and the Penn Center for Science, Sustainability, and the Media, welcome Heather Boushey, Professor of Practice at the Kleinman Center and former Chief Economist to President Biden’s Investing in America Cabinet, for a conversation during Energy Week.One of our nation’s most pressing economic challenges is embracing decarbonization as a strategic opportunity for shared growth and security. There is a need to rapidly transition from a carbon-intensive economy, to adapt to the real-time physical

Enjoy a guided bird walk in Houston Meadow during lunchtime ! All levels of birders welcome.While our building is closed, bird walks have been moved to Houston Meadow. Enjoy a guided bird walk in the Houston Meadow during lunchtime. Late fall/winter is an excellent time for birding, as the Wissahickon is host to many boreal forest species like juncos, sparrows, and spasuckers. If it's too cold, we will stay inside and watch the feeders. We will not hike if it is actively raining or snowing. However, join us on the porch to watch the feeders. Walks vary in length from

Join us to learn about the ways Apartheid's enduring legacy continues to shape South Africa and the pursuit of justice today.Join us at Public Trust for Legacy: Apartheid's Shadow, a film screening and conversation about the ways Apartheid's enduring legacy continues to shape South Africa and the pursuit of justice today. Following the screening, director Tara Erica Moore will engage in conversation with with Andrea Mitchell Center Director Jeffrey Green. About the film:Thirty years after the fall of apartheid, South Africa remains a divided nation and one of the most unequal countries in the world. Legacy is a landmark documentary film that reveals

Interested in joining our Nurture Nature Book Club? Every month we read a nature-themed book and meet for a discussion on the last Wednesday of the month. February’s book is “The Comfort of Crows: A Backyard Year” by Margaret Renkl. We are going to meet on February 25th from 6pm to 7pm in the cottage in Rolling Hill Park (1301 Rose Glen Road, Gladwyne, PA 19035). Click the “Sign Up” button below to join the book club email list. You only need to sign up once. If you cannot make this month’s gathering but still want to join the club,

Come out and touch some clay!This is an open session clay making workshop. Each person will receive 1-2 pounds of clay per session and access to our basic tools and supplies. Pieces can be glazed with color and will be once fired and ready for pickup in 3-4 weeks. We will have limited colors available and suggest that you purchase your own Stroke and Coat glaze if you'd like consistent color and control. You're welcome to bring any of your own tools.The instructor leading your session will have a basic project that you can build if you aren't working independantly.

Hosted by the Vagelos Institute and Penn Sustainability, take a behind-the-scenes tour of Penn’s energy systems and VLESTAs part of Energy Week at Penn, Join us for a guided tour all about Penn's energy systems and how Penn is leading in building energy design. The event is will start at Penn’s Facilities and Real Estate Services for an overview of Penn’s climate goals, progress to date, and how campus energy is sourced and managed. Then walk to the Vagelos Laboratory for Energy Science and Technology (VLEST) for an interactive tour led by University Architect Mark Kocent, Ryan Rose (Senior Director