Events

Join us for the opening "A World in the Making: The Shakers"Join us on Friday, January 30th, as we celebrate the opening of A World in the Making: The Shakers.Don’t miss this special opportunity to explore our new exhibition alongside artists, curators, and other ICA community members.The evening will feature live music and light refreshments throughout, with an opening set by Hudson Rivers, a performance by The Foundation Singers, and a closing DJ set by Rashid Zakat.7:00 PM | Opening Set by Hudson Rivers8:00 PM | Performance by The Foundation Singers9:00PM | DJ Set by Rashid ZakatNote: ICA will be

Community based yoga at Trinity Church, 22nd and Spruce. All levels are welcome. Bring your own mat and water.Welcome to Philly River Flow - Yoga at Trinity - Saturdays! Join us at Trinity Memorial Church for a rejuvenating yoga sessions each Saturday at 10am. Let's flow together and find peace in the heart of the city in this unique space. All levels are welcome to stretch, breathe, and connect. See you on the mat!

The Germantown Food & Seeds Collective welcomes you to start or continue planning your garden by making your own vision board to take home.

Join artist Cassie Jones in painting a folk art style repeat design in the style of her 'evil eye' designs.Join The Craft Coven founder Cassie Jones in creating a personalized folk art painting using acrylic paints and a loose repeat pattern. Attendees will each start with their choice of a 9x12" or 9x9" pre stretched canvas. Cassie will walk the group through the process of choosing prismatic colors that vibrate well together. Artists will then build up their painting using an ombre background and develop their personalized repeat. All materials are provided including a range of 10+ colors that can

After its debut in 2025, VARIETY PACK is back and leveling up. Philadelphia’s festival dedicated to the chaotic, theatrical, unclassifiable corners of alt-comedy returns January 22 – 31, 2026 with two weekends of shows, twenty acts, and even more gloriously unhinged performances. What started as a one-time experiment has now officially become its own producing entity: Variety Pack, an independent festival committed to giving Philly’s strangest comedic minds a home… 12:00 PM, WORKSHOP: Acting in Stand-Up (Encore) A repeat of the popular daytime workshop blending acting technique with comedic performance. 2:30 PM, Kidprov! The Musical! An encore performance of the

Brighten Up Pup’s Dog Savvy Kids Club is hosting our 3rd Annual Stitching & Stuffies Project to support a local non-profit Glad Dogs NationCalling All Animal-Loving Kids! Brighten Up Pup’s Dog Savvy Kids Club is hosting our 3rd Annual Stitching & Stuffies Project to support the non-profit Glad Dogs Nation and enrich the lives of shelter animals.Get CRAFTY and join us on Saturday, January 17, 2026 from 2-3:30pm for a Stitching Event at Weavers Way Outreach Office in Germantown at 326 W Chelten Ave # B, Philadelphia, PA 19144.Children will have fun with a simple sewing project to add squeakers

Join us for a delicious adventure exploring Fair Trade products with Equal Exchange!Equal Exchange Tasting EventEqual Exchange began with a simple yet powerful idea: What if food could be tradedin a way that is fair and honest, empowering both farmers and consumers? Since1986, we have been creating people-centered supply chains that prioritize producers,consumers, and our planet. Unfortunately, our food system is increasingly dominatedby a select few, often to the detriment of many. At a time when so many want ourfood to be both convenient and to reflect our values, can we challenge ourselves tocreate something different?Join Frankie Pondolph for a

Learn sewing machine basics and create a reversable tote bag!POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY 1STJoin STITCH AND DESTROY for their popular intro to machine sewing workshop!STITCH AND DESTROY owners, Haven and Corey, will guide you through on how to use a sewing machine. We will go over sewing machine parts, threading the machine, and how to sew basic straight and zig zag stitches. After practicing with the machine, Haven and Corey will teach you how to sew a reversable cotton tote bag. Pinning fabric and ironing will also be covered. Sewing machines, pre-cut fabric, thread and all other materials will be provided!

Relaxing walk along the Art Museum on the Schuylkill River Trail, coffee included. bring a friend!Join us for a relaxing and scenic 2-3 mile walk from Fairmount neighborhood along the Art Museum to the Schuylkill River Trail!Meeting Time: 12:00 PM for coffee/teaStart Walking:12:30Ending Time: 1-2 PM depending on group size and energy levelsMeeting Location: Brown Street Coffee to enjoy a complimentary coffee sponsored by Latino Outdoors.This event is open to everyone—families, friends, and pets are all welcome.~ESPANOL~Hora de reunión de: 12:00 PM para café / téHora de comenzar a caminar: 12:30Hora de finalización: 1-2 PM Dependiendo del tamaño del grupo

Join the Philadelphia Mycology Club for some community oriented land stewardship in Cobbs Creek Park! Meet in the parking lot at Thomas Ave along Cobbs Creek Parkway at 2pm. We will provide everything you need. Everyone is invited! For questions, you can reach out to us at admin@phillymycoclub.com. Join us on the first Sunday of every month at the same time and location for our community volunteer event! By registering for this event you grant the Philadelphia Mycology Club to use photographs and/or video of you taken at the event in publications, online, and in other communications related to the

Student Ticket $5 (with student ID) $10 at the door Sliding-Scale Ticket $10 General Admission Tickets $20, $25 at the door Solidarity Ticket $30 (Help support our mission of giving) After 2pm on the day of the show, tickets are only available at the door. In celebration of 100 years of Black History Month, The Fallser Club is recognizing the rich talent and variety of our Black artists. This is the kick-off to a month of Black-led programming. Feb 1st is a mindful celebration of Black Culture and Black history. Allowing for a closer community by elevating local black businesses, showcasing local Black artists,

Join UC Green for Rooted in Art, Grounded in Community;our naturebased art exhibition and fundraiser celebrating art, trees & community careJoin UC Green for Rooted in Art, Grounded in Community, our annual nature-based art exhibition and fundraiser celebrating the deep connections between art, trees, and community care.This special evening features artwork inspired by nature, neighborhood greening, urban forests, and local ecosystems. Through visual art, storytelling, and shared space, we explore how creativity strengthens our relationship to the environments we live in — and to each other.Proceeds from this event support UC Green’s mission to grow a healthier, greener, and more

Play with shadows and explore what animals do in winter - perfect for Groundhog Day!MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2Celebrate the Season (All Ages)10:00–11:00 AMAmy Mawby, Education Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensPlay with shadows and explore what animals do in winter - perfect for Groundhog Day! Experience the magic of the winter season through stories, nature exploration, and a fun craft to take home.All ages welcome; most suitable for ages 2+. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required for children only. Classes will start and end indoors with a short time outdoors, weather dependent.Members: $10/class | Non-Members: $15/classCelebrate the Season classes

A free, monthly craft circle that explores the versatility of paper.Paper Jam! A free, monthly craft circle that explores the versatility of paper. Bring a project you’re working on or make something with available materials. All are welcome!Free workshop led by teaching artist Cory Kram!

Join a community of makers and artists to to work on your work in progress or learn a new skill from a variety of skill sets.Event Title: Makers MondayLocation: Utility Works - 32 east Baltimore Ave. Lansdowne, PAJoin a vibrant community of makers and artists to bring your creative projects to life or learn something new! Whether you're working on a personal project or looking to explore fresh skills, this is the perfect opportunity to collaborate, create, and grow.All are welcome to show up without an RSVPEvent Highlights:Work on Your Current Project: Bring your in-progress creations and receive feedback, support,

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

Join us for our mid-year, in person Community of Practice session for the Community Fund for Immigrant WellnessThe Community Fund for Immigrant Wellness is excited to host our second in-person Community of Practice session! Join us at Creative Praxis on February 4th, 2026 at 9:00 AM.During this session, our goal will be to further build connection, learning, and sharing among grantees of the Community Fund for Immigrant Wellness.Please come prepared to share a ritual from your organization, family, or community that supports emotional health and wellbeing. Additionally, please come ready to engage in meaningful discussions around your organzation's work and

It’s a new year and time for a new hobby! Winter is a great time to explore birding. Come explore birding!It’s a new year and time for a new hobby! Winter is a great time to explore birding. Our year-round birds are easier to spot when the trees are leafless. Also learn about the birds who reside here in winter and will return to their breeding grounds farther north in the spring. Practice proper binocular technique and learn what type of binoculars to purchase. Explore bird guides and free online resources for birding. Then join us for our Noon Bird

Enjoy a guided bird walk in the Andorra Natural Area during lunchtime! All levels of birders welcome.Enjoy a guided bird walk in the Andorra Natural Area 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 1.5 hrs to 2 hrs.

Devan Shimoyama draws from classical mythology and the cultural landscape of his youth to create works that center the queer Black male formDevan Shimoyama draws equally from classical mythology and the cultural landscape of his youth to create works that center the queer Black male form. Through self-portraiture and tableaux, he reflects on the politics of queer experience while navigating his own personal narrative.Working across a wide range of materials and techniques, Shimoyama explores the tension between celebration and silence within queer culture and sexuality. Referencing the dramatic sensibilities of painters such as Caravaggio and Goya, he layers his surfaces

Volunteer to help take water samples at 20 or more points along the Wissahickon Creek for determine salt levels in winter.Are you interested in participating in a citizen science study? WEC staff and Friends of the Wissahickon volunteers will be taking water samples at 20 points along the Wissahickon Creek and its tributaries, then performing two tests that indicate the levels of salt in the Creek. Water collection is 9am-noon. Most volunteers are needed for water collection. Testing is 12:30 to 3 pm. Where proper footwear for wet, muddy, or frozen conditions. NOTE NEW LOCATION: Friends of the Wissahickon Maintenance

In this discussion, two leading experts on the study of genocide will consider the accusations of genocide against Israel.Omer Bartov will explain when and why he concluded that Israel was perpetrating genocide in Gaza, examine the deeper causes of events in Gaza and the West Bank, ponder the question of Israel’s appearance of impunity, and consider the possible long-term effects of events since October 7.Norman J.W. Goda will discuss genocide accusations against Israel from historical, political, and legal perspectives. He will argue that the accusations as they relate to the war in Gaza should be examined from a more empirical

Mural Arts is proud to celebrate the work of our 6th-year cohorts at Ubuntu GalleryThe Fellowship was designed in 2020 to fund, foster, and elevate the important work of emerging Black artists in Philadelphia. The Opening Reception for the show is February 5, 2026 from 5:30-8 pm. It is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. This year’s exhibition features the work of 15 artists, on display from February 5 through 28, 2026.

Join us for this virtual presentation about forest and habitat management on Lancaster Conservancy preserves!About the PresentationIn this presentation, Eric will explore and explain how Lancaster Conservancy approaches land management on our preserves, from an overview of eco-restoration to in-depth looks at specific projects, explaining how decisions were made and why. We’ll dive into active forest management at High Family Nature Preserve, property-scale restoration at Wizard Ranch, and meadow restoration efforts at Safe Harbor and Kellys Run. Additionally, we will discuss threats to the health of our lands and how we manage for potential threats to the meadows and woodlands

Thinking of submitting a proposal to the Association for Public Art's 2026 Art on the Parkway open call?Learn more on February 5th at 6pm for a virtual information session where aPA staff will go over the application process. Webinar attendees can submit specific questions using the "Chat" feature during the webinar to be answered by aPA staff.More info can be found on our website: https://www.associationforpublicart.org/program/open-call-art-on-the-parkwayArt on the Parkway is organized by the Association for Public Art (aPA), in partnership with the Parkway Council and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation (PPR).Artworks pictured: Bar None (2025) by Nicolo Gentile, and The Weight of

Hasan Hadi's film won the Camera D'Or and Audience Award at 2025's Cannes Film Festival.

Join us at the Tacony LAB Community Art Center for a celebration of making things.Join us at the Tacony LAB for a celebration of making things. Our monthly first Fridays celebrate art in a different way each month. Come February 6th for a make and take extravaganza! We’ll be offering wooden laser cut characters to paint, screen printed tote bags and button making.Registration is appreciated but not required to help us plan. Light refreshments will be provided.Tacony LAB Community Arts Center, a program of Mural Arts Philadelphia, is a community art center funded by the City of Philadelphia located in

Celebrate community, creativity, and culture at First Friday Homegrown a recurring series dedicated to spotlighting Philly’s very own!We created the Philly Homegrown section to uplift Philly’s creative community providing a platform for local talent to shine and a space for neighbors to discover, support, and celebrate the artistry rooted in our city. Each month, we open our doors for an evening of local love: shop unique, handcrafted goods, meet the makers, and connect with your neighbors. Enjoy complimentary wine, light refreshments, and a vibrant atmosphere where art, plants, and people come together.

A practice of resist & remembrance—learn indigo dye techniques to customize your own durag or headwrap rooted in Black resistance and care.This workshop is an invitation to gather and remember.Indigo has always been more than a color. Across Africa and the Black diaspora, indigo—blue gold—has held stories of beauty, labor, survival, and resistance.In this hands-on workshop, guests will learn beginner-friendly indigo dye resist techniques while customizing a durag or headwrap.Durags and headwraps carry deep cultural memory. In Black history, head coverings have been tools of protection, identity, resistance, and self-expression—from African spiritual traditions, through enslavement and survival, to contemporary expressions

A sacred gathering of storytellers from playwrights to poets, screenwriters to authors, who genre-blend, tastemake & uphold tradition.We've been working with Sannii Crespina-flores for over ten years. We met while working at a local alternative high school and have hosted everything from writing workshops to honey making. We call our friendship, love at first sight.She is a Philly native with an ancient type wisdom. Her book we have featured on our bookshop shelves, Machetes are Forged in Soft Rivers is included with your ticket.Join us for a very intimate convening of just a few word-workers from playwrights to poets, screenwriters

Learn to create unique Valentine's Day cards with Mindy Flexer at this hands-on event - get ready to make memories and crafts!Let's enjoy each other's company while we create all kinds of valentines for the special people in our lives, using printmaking, collaging, drawing and painting. Mindy can show you techniques for making cards and envelopes that are as simple or elaborate as you would like. Materials will be provided, or you can bring your paper leftovers, like old gift wrap and last year's calendar. It will be fun to make things together! All ages are welcome. Younger children should

Join us for a class on bulb forcing and learn the techniques to bring a little spring happiness into your home.Bulb ForcingDate: Saturday, February 7, 2026Time: 10:00am – 12:00pmPresenters & Team: Elizabeth Ackroyd, Betsy SaundersTrying to beat the winter blues? Join us for a class on bulb forcing and learn the techniques to bring a little spring happiness into your home. Participants will make small bulb garden to take home to watch grow and bloom. All supplies and bulbs will be provided.Participant Level: AdultClass size: 30 peopleCost: $25.00 per person

Work with a local expert to remove English Ivy at the Penn Wynne Park!

In honor of Black History month, join us to explore the civil rights history of the desegregation of Girard CollegeIn addition to its regular weekday hours (10-4 Wed-Fri), Founder’s Hall Museum hosts a monthly weekend open house. Visitors can enjoy special themed highlights and activities, along with the opportunity for a self-guided visit to the museum.In honor of Black History Month, join us at our February Open House as we highlight the history of the desegregation of Girard College. Learn about the three generations of Black Philadelphia activists who fought from the 19th century until 1968 for this change, from

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

Join us for pigeon-focused urban birding tours in the Italian Market area of South Philly.On our Italian Market Pigeon Tour, meet the pigeons of the historic market on 9th St and Washington Ave. Your expert pigeon guide will bring you through the historic market and visit nearby established pigeon flocks. You'll also get to see the market pigeons nesting in old buildings and braving traffic with confidence.What is a pigeon tour?Our pigeon tours are 90-minute walking tours, and are great for all ages.Tourists will get to experience Philly from a unique perspective.Locals will get to see their neighborhood in a

Join us for pigeon-focused urban birding tours in the Italian Market area of South Philly.On our Italian Market Pigeon Tour, meet the pigeons of the historic market on 9th St and Washington Ave. Your expert pigeon guide will bring you through the historic market and visit nearby established pigeon flocks. You'll also get to see the market pigeons nesting in old buildings and braving traffic with confidence.What is a pigeon tour?Our pigeon tours are 90-minute walking tours, and are great for all ages.Tourists will get to experience Philly from a unique perspective.Locals will get to see their neighborhood in a

Join us on Saturday, January 17th as we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and celebrate the arts and culture of our communityStill accepting entries to the talent showcase! - Call 215-685-1900 for information and to registerIn the enduring spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., this Talent Showcase celebrates arts & culture as instruments of service, unity, justice, and hope. CCCEC invites artists of all ages to share their gifts—singing, dancing, spoken word, music, visual art performance, and more—as a reflection of community, courage, and creative expression.This is a juried competition with limited slots. We welcome

Learn the process of making a sailor-esque hat using designer fabric samples! Beginner Friendly, please bring a needle and thread or yarn.Learn the process of making a sailor-esque hat using designer fabric samples! Choose from a selection of fabric samples provided, or bring your own fabric! (Needs to be medium to heavier weight) We will be learning simple hand sewing techniques using needles and embroidery thread. Sewing experience is helpful, but not required. Please bring a needle and embroidery thread or yarn.

For the whole family!Kids Intro to Ceramics: Pinch PotsFebruary 7th | 🕓12pm - 1pm Utility Works | 32 E Baltimore Ave, Lansdowne, PAJoin us at Utility Works Creative Community, and get hands-on with clay in this fun, kid-focused introduction to ceramics! In this single-session class, young artists will learn the basics of handbuilding with clay using a simple and classic technique called pinch pots.Pinch pots are an easy, approachable way to explore clay. Kids will start by shaping a basic form and, as their confidence grows, can choose to turn it into something more imaginative, like a bowl, cup, animal,

Join us for a historical adventure written Norristown Area School District teacher, Joe PaoneHere is what author Lisa Scottoline said about Joe's book:“I loved Joe Paone’s wonderful novel, THE BARON’S DAUGHTER, which is so beautifully written that it’s hard to believe it’s his debut. I found myself completely immersed in the love story of Angelina and Paolo, in what is at once a heartfelt romance, a compelling war story, and a meticulously-researched historical thriller.”- Lisa ScottolineA love forbidden. A truth buried. A nation on the brink.1915, southern Italy. Angelina Ruffolo, the daughter of a powerful baron, yearns for more than

Join us to learn about the science of the surfaces that hold our communications, from rocks to paper, and explore the Wagner's collections.FEBRUARY'S FIRST SATURDAY OPEN HOUSERock, Papers, Stickers: The Science of SurfaceFrom cave paintings, to love letters, to bank statements, or even the plans for the moon landing, writing down our ideas—as words and images—gives them power and helps us communicate across centuries. For writing to last, stylus must meet surface and create an indelible mark. At this Open House, Thomas Jefferson University Chemistry Professor Dr. Thomas Twardowski will present a set of demonstrations that explore inks and surfaces,

Celebrate a century of creativity, culture, and craftsmanship at the Black History Month Artisan Marketplace at The Movement Philly.Celebrate Black artistry every Saturday in February at The Movement Philly with artists and makers from across the country.Shop. Celebrate. Support Black creativity.#BlackHandsCreate #FromOurHandsToHistory #BHMMarketplace

Kids Club 6 years old and up. Please only sign your child up for 1 session.Please arrive no more than 5 minutes early.Kids Club art class is a 1 hour and 15 minute art class for kids ages 6 to 18 and up. It takes place from 12:30pm-1:45pmTheme TBDWhen registering for kids club, please register only the child who will be attending. Parents may only accompany their child provided there is extra space but should not register themselves. Due to the size of the studio, parents should not plan on sitting with their child through this class.Please submit age of

A tour exploring the Black history and legacy rooted in Fairhill, highlighting stories of resilience, leadership, and community impact.

Termites come together to begin exploring how the theme of mending can be embodied into their projects this year.Join artist Julie Woodard for a grounding session that seeks to inspire and support Termites as they begin exploring how the theme of mending can be embodied into their projects this year. Julie will share her personal experience with mending as the ecological base of her art practice, as well as how the theme connects to caring for our bodies, psyches, and communities. The session will include space for reflection and sharing, skill building with a needle and thread (and the co-creation

Sip, socialize, and play to win a thoughtfully arranged bouquet for yourself or your Valentine!Join us for Bouquet Bingo!Do you know someone who loves beautifully arranged flowers? Something classic with a touch of whimsy?Treat yourself or someone you love to a fun-filled afternoon at Triple Bottom Brewing! Event Details:Your first drink is included, and 5 rounds of BINGO with multiple chances to bring home a lovely bouquet!Each ticket includes: a beverage token, 5 BINGO cards, door prize entry, and make your own valentine supplies.Date: February 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM (Eastern Time)Doors at 2:00 PM, Bingo starts at 2:30 PMLocation:Venue: