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SUMMARY:NIGHT NIGHT: An Immersive Art + Sound Deep Listening Experience
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an immersive art viewing and sound bath experience with Sound Therapy Practitioner + Recording Artist Luna Maye.\n\n\nAn early evening invitation to slow perception\, soften the nervous system\, and listen deeply. \n“Night Night” is a guided sound meditation and blue lotus tea ceremony held within Night\, Night\, a solo exhibition of new paintings by Branche Coverdale. This experience brings together fine art\, sound\, and ritual to support deep rest\, stress reduction\, and sleep readiness. \nSet among paintings that explore dreams\, out-of-body experiences\, and the quiet comforts of nighttime\, guests are invited to witness the exhibition while gently traveling inward. Image\, sound\, and sensation meet in a shared exploration of the conscious\, subconscious\, and unconscious material we often process through rest and sleep. \nThis is not a performance or a lecture. \nIt is an immersive\, deep-listening experience. \nA way of relating differently to art\, sound\, and rest. \nTHE EXPERIENCE\nThe evening unfolds in three movements: \n• Arrival + Artist Welcome\nGuests are welcomed into the gallery and invited to settle. Sara\, owner of Paradigm Gallery + Studio\, opens the evening with a brief welcome and introduces the featured artist. The artist shares reflections from their lived experience with the work\, offering context and inspiration for deep looking and personal inquiry as the collection is witnessed. \n• Sound + Blue Lotus Tea Ceremony\nLuna Maye then invites guests into relationship with their individually served cup of blue lotus tea\, offering gentle context around its traditional uses and calming properties. Satin eye masks are provided to support sensory softening and inward focus. \nGuests are guided through a 60-minute seated sound meditation using neuroscience-informed frequencies\, harmonics\, and overtones designed to support nervous system down-regulation\, stress relief\, and sleep preparation. The sound journey mirrors the inner terrain reflected in the artwork: dreams\, memory\, and the spaces between waking and sleep. \nIntegration\nThe experience closes with quiet time for integration\, allowing the body and mind to settle before re-entering the evening. \nWHAT TO EXPECT\n\nA fine-art gallery setting designed for reflection and deep listening\nArtist welcome and contextual framing of the exhibition\nIndividually served blue lotus tea\nSatin eye masks are provided to support inward attention\nA guided\, seated sound meditation led by Luna Maye\nExtended periods of sound\, stillness\, and inner imagery\nA gentle closing and integration period\n\n \nSCHEDULE\nSunday\, March 1st \n\n5:45 PM · Doors open\, arrive\, and settle\n6:00 PM · Welcome + artist reflections\n6:15 PM · Sound meditation + tea ceremony (60 minutes)\n7:15 PM · Integration and gentle close\n7:30 PM · Experience concludes\n\nPlease arrive on time to honor the shared container. \nWHAT TO BRING\n\nComfortable attire suitable for seated stillness\nA water bottle\nOptional personal layer for warmth\n\n(Yoga mats are not needed for this experience.) \nBENEFITS OF SOUND MEDITATION\n\nSupports nervous system regulation and deep relaxation\nReduces stress and mental overactivity\nEncourages brainwave states associated with rest and sleep\nSupports subconscious processing and emotional integration\nCreates space for reflection and inner clarity\n\nBENEFITS OF BLUE LOTUS TEA\n\nTraditionally used to promote calm and relaxation\nSupports stress reduction and gentle mood elevation\nEncourages an easy transition into rest and sleep\nSoftens mental chatter and sensory overstimulation\n\nABOUT THE ARTIST\nBranche Coverdale is a Philadelphia-based artist originally from Yonkers\, New York. His expressive\, playful practice blends cartoon language\, pop culture\, and urban experience\, informed by silkscreen techniques developed during his time at the Rhode Island School of Design. \nCoverdale spent several years traveling between New York and Japan as a studio assistant for Takashi Murakami. This influence continues to shape his exploration of city life\, representation\, and the blurred boundaries between reality and fiction. His work frequently employs iconic symbols and recurring motifs\, including the doppelgänger\, as invitations to consider multiple realities existing at once. \nHis recognitions include the Mural Arts Fellowship for Black Artists (2022)\, New York Times Best Illustrations (2024)\, and Best of Philly (2025). His work spans public murals\, gallery exhibitions\, and major editorial commissions\, including illustrations for The New York Times. \nACCESS + NOTES\n\nThis is a seated meditation experience\nSatin eye masks and blue lotus tea are provided\nGuests are encouraged to arrive nourished and comfortably digested\nNo prior experience with sound meditation or tea ceremony is required\nShoes will be removed before entering the practice space\nTickets are final sale and non-transferable\n\n \nNight Night is an invitation to meet rest as an art form. \nTo listen beneath language. \nTo let sleep begin before the lights go out.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/night-night-an-immersive-art-sound-deep-listening-experience/
LOCATION:Paradigm Arts Building\, 12 North 3rd Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
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SUMMARY:Manayunk Restaurant Week
DESCRIPTION:Experience the best of Manayunk’s culinary scene during Restaurant Week. Participating restaurants will offer three-course prix-fixe meals priced from $15 to $45 per person\, giving diners a chance to explore a wide range of flavors and dining experiences!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/manayunk-restaurant-week/
LOCATION:Main Street Manayunk\, Main Street\, Philadelphia\, PA 19127\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food,Food & Drink
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SUMMARY:Morning Wellness Walks at Awbury
DESCRIPTION:Awbury’s 56-acre landscape tucked away in Germantown is a serene escape from the fast pace of the city of Philadelphia. Join us on our Wellness Walks and immerse yourself in nature as we take a moderately paced stroll through gardens\, woodlands\, roam around the farm\, and our ponds and meadows. \nJoin us Mondays & Thursdays from 7:00 am – 8:00 am at The Farm at Awbury for our Wellness Walks led by wellness coordinator Megan Do Nascimento! Questions? Contact our Wellness Walk coordinate Megan Do Nascimento at wellness@awbury.org.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/morning-wellness-walks-at-awbury/2026-03-02/
LOCATION:The Farm at Awbury Arboretum\, 6336 Ardleigh Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19138\, United States
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SUMMARY:Trek-a-Thon
DESCRIPTION:celebrate America’s 250 years with 250 miles. \nJoin Natural Lands in 2026 to celebrate the USA’s 250th birthday by walking\, trekking\, or hiking 250 miles at any of Natural Lands’ nature preserves or at our public garden Wildflower-filled meadows\, shady forests\, boulder-strewn stream valleys\, wetlands teeming with life\, vibrant native plant gardens\, and coastal marshland habitat… our 23\,000+ acres span 2 states and 13 counties – plenty of space to log your miles. \nFrom January 1 through December 31\, 2026\, we’re inviting you to walk\, stroll\, hike\, or run 250 miles at our properties to commemorate our country’s 250 years. \nWhether you’re hitting the trails alone\, with friends\, or your four-legged\, furry friend\, (remember to leash) every step counts. Natural Lands is committed to creating opportunities for joy\, discovery\, belonging\, and connection in the outdoors for everyone. \nRegister for free below.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/trek-a-thon-3/
CATEGORIES:general,virtual events
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SUMMARY:A World Between Hope and Despair
DESCRIPTION:A conversation with Margot Wallström\, Sweden’s former Minister of Foreign Affairs\n\n\nJoin Perry World House for a conversation with Sweden’s former Minister of Foreign Affairs and Perry World House Distinguished Visiting Fellow\, Margot Wallström\, on the state and future of democracy. \nDrawing on her decades-long career in global affairs\, Wallström will reflect on the mounting pressures facing democratic governance across the European continent—and their implications worldwide. She will examine how issues such as immigration\, new security threats\, and the rising cost of living are shaping voter behavior and political priorities. The conversation will also explore\, among other stressors\, the growing influence of mis- and disinformation in undermining public trust and democratic institutions. \nWallstrom will discuss how democracies are responding to these pressures as well as the impact of their responses on the future democratic governance worldwide. \nSpeaker \nMargot Wallström is a Swedish politician from the Social Democratic Party with a long career at national\, European\, and international levels. She served as Sweden’s minister of foreign affairs between 2014 and 2019. \nMargot Wallström was appointed the first United Nations Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict from 2010 to 2012. She worked as vice president of the European Commission and European Commissioner for Institutional Relations and Communication Strategy from 2004 to 2010 and European Commissioner for the Environment from 1999 to 2004. \nFrom 1988\, she held several cabinet posts\, first as deputy minister of civil affairs\, minister of culture\, and also minister of social affairs\, an assignment she left after the 1998 election. \nShe was the CEO of a regional TV network in Värmland\, Sweden\, from 1993 to 1994. Before taking up her appointment as EU commissioner\, she was the executive vice president of Worldview Global Media in Colombo\, Sri Lanka. \nMrs. Wallström has been awarded several honorary doctorates and international recognition and awards. \nModerator \nAs Associate Vice Provost for Global Initiatives\, Amy Gadsden works with Penn’s schools and centers to develop and implement strategies to increase Penn’s global engagement both on campus and overseas. She oversees Penn Global’s reporting offices\, including International Student and Scholar Services\, Penn Abroad\, Global Support Services\, Global Initiatives\, Perry World House\, and Penn Washington. She also oversees Penn Global’s research funds\, including the China Research and Engagement Fund\, India Research and Engagement Fund\, Holman Africa Research and Engagement Fund\, and the Global Research and Engagement Fund. \nIn 2016\, Dr. Gadsden was named executive director of Penn China Initiatives to coordinate and develop University strategy and activity in China. In this role\, she works closely with the Penn Wharton China Center. \nPrior to joining the Provost’s Office\, Dr. Gadsden spent five years (2009-2014) as Associate Dean for International and Strategic Initiatives at Penn Law\, where she built a comprehensive program aimed at expanding the Law School’s global curriculum\, professional development opportunities\, and reputation and managed cross-disciplinary programs. She established or expanded all of Penn Law’s signature international programs\, including the Global Research Seminar\, the Bok Visiting Professors Program\, and the Penn Law International Internship and Summer Human Rights Fellows Programs. She also played a key role in building Penn Law’s cross disciplinary programs\, pioneering new initiatives in law and technology and law and health. \nAs an adjunct law faculty member\, Dr. Gadsden taught seminars in international human rights and rule of law. Currently\, she teaches an undergraduate course on the history of US-China relations. \nBefore coming to Penn\, Dr. Gadsden spent more than a decade working in the foreign policy field with a focus on China. She served as a Country Director for the International Republican Institute and as a Special Advisor for China at the United States Department of State. Early in her career\, she published several articles on democracy and human rights in China\, documenting changes in legal and civil society reform. Dr. Gadsden was one of the first American scholars to observe and write about grassroots elections in the PRC in the mid-1990s. \nDr. Gadsden has also consulted for the Pew Charitable Trusts\, the United Nations Development Programme\, and the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights. \nShe holds a B.A. from Yale College and a Ph.D. in Chinese legal history from the University of Pennsylvania and serves on the board of the William Penn Charter School\, the nation’s oldest Quaker school.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/a-world-between-hope-and-despair/
LOCATION:Perry World House\, 3803 Locust Walk\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Free Community Food Distribution
DESCRIPTION:Come grab some free groceries and meet your neighbors at the Free Community Food Distribution – everyone is welcome!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/copy-of-free-community-food-distribution-2/
LOCATION:Everybody Eats\, 16 West 5th Street\, Chester\, PA\, 19013\, United States
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SUMMARY:Save Zero Fare and Key Advantage Week of Action
DESCRIPTION:March 2nd  \n\n(5:30pm-7:00pm) – Content Creation Training – 1500 Walnut Suite 1107\n(7:00pm-8:00pm) – Advocacy Training – 1500 Walnut Suite 1107 + Virtual Option\n\n\nMarch 3rd  \n\n(10:00am-12:00pm) – Zero Fare Advocacy Day – City Hall\n(5:00pm-8:00pm) – Art Build – Spiral Q\n\n\nMarch 6th (10:00am) – Rally and Press Conference \nHow you can in other ways: \n\nShare this petition with your online and in-person network!\nJoin us for an event to Save Zero Fare and Key Advantage.\nCall your City Council Member and share your support\nCall Mayor Parker – use the script below\n\n \n 
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/save-zero-fare-and-key-advantage-week-of-action/
LOCATION:1500 Walnut Street\, 1500 Walnut Street Suite 1107\, Philadelphia\, 19102\, United States
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SUMMARY:Save Zero Fare and Key Advantage Week of Action – Advocacy Training
DESCRIPTION:March 2nd  \n\n(5:30pm-7:00pm) – Content Creation Training – 1500 Walnut Suite 1107\n(7:00pm-8:00pm) – Advocacy Training – 1500 Walnut Suite 1107 + Virtual Option\n\n\nMarch 3rd  \n\n(10:00am-12:00pm) – Zero Fare Advocacy Day – City Hall\n(5:00pm-8:00pm) – Art Build – Spiral Q\n\n\nMarch 6th (10:00am) – Rally and Press Conference \nHow you can in other ways: \n\nShare this petition with your online and in-person network!\nJoin us for an event to Save Zero Fare and Key Advantage.\nCall your City Council Member and share your support\nCall Mayor Parker – use the script below\n\n \n 
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/save-zero-fare-and-key-advantage-week-of-action-advocacy-training/
LOCATION:1500 Walnut Street\, 1500 Walnut Street Suite 1107\, Philadelphia\, 19102\, United States
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SUMMARY:Makers Monday
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\nEvent Title: Makers Monday \nLocation: Utility Works – 32 east Baltimore Ave. Lansdowne\, PA \nJoin 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. \nAll are welcome to show up without an RSVP \nEvent Highlights: \n\nWork on Your Current Project: Bring your in-progress creations and receive feedback\, support\, and inspiration from fellow artists.\nSkill-Building: Stuck on your project or itching to learn a new skill? Our intergenerational crafting community is excited to help you learn and share their experience and knowledge.\nCollaborative Environment: Connect with other makers\, share ideas\, and find inspiration in a creative\, welcoming space.\n\nWho Should Attend:Artists\, makers\, crafters\, and creatives of all skill levels who are eager to learn\, share\, and create. \nDate & Time: 1st and 3rd Monday of every month 7pm – 9pm \nAdditional Info: \n\nParking info: There is parking across the street at 8 N Highland Ave behind Dunkin’ as well as along side the building.\n\nImportant Note:Maker Space equipment will not be available during these events. These meet-ups are specifically for working on personal projects\, and to share ideas with fellow makers and artists. Maker Space equipment can only be used during office hours by our members. If you’re interested in using our equipment\, consider becoming a Maker Space member – email madi@lansdownesfuture.org for membership information.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/makers-monday-27/
LOCATION:Utility Works\, 32 East Baltimore Avenue\, Lansdowne\, PA\, 19050\, United States
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SUMMARY:Volunteer – Spring Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Did you know more than 100\,000 plants thrive at Stoneleigh: a natural garden? Grab gloves and join staff and fellow volunteers for seasonal garden projects. \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 like-minded people. \nCapacity is limited for this small-group event\, and pre-registration is required. If you sign-up\, please show-up. If you need to cancel\, please let us know so another volunteer can attend. All are welcome\, ages 12 and up. Children age 12-14 must be accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/volunteer-spring-gardening-6/
LOCATION:Stoneleigh: <em>a natural garden</em>\, 1829 County Line Road\, Villanova\, Pennsylvania\, 19085
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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SUMMARY:Sprouts
DESCRIPTION:Together with a favorite grown-up\, Sprouts discover and explore the wonders of nature through sensory focused classes. This program for little ones 18 months to 3 years and features walks\, art\, music and stories as part of the hands-on\, emergent learning approach beloved in our Nature Preschool. It is a great way for your child to grow their roots in nature-based learning.\n$20 for Schuylkill Center Members / $25  for non-members. Not a member yet? Become a member and enjoy discounts to most events at the Schuylkill Center along with many other benefits. Learn more about membership.\nRegister Now
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/sprouts-108/
LOCATION:The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education\, 8480 Hagys Mill Rd\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children
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SUMMARY:Visit the Wagner Museum 2026
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Wagner!\n\n\nVisit The Wagner!\nCome 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. \nWe 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 programs have their own EventBrite listings and feature guest speakers and hands-on activities. Check our website for the schedule of First Saturdays\, multi-week courses\, evening programs and special events. \nThe Wagner also offers lessons and tours for groups. For groups with 10 or more\, please schedule an appointment on our website or email our museum educator: tobeyc@wagnerfreeinstitute.org. \n \nThings to Know Before Your Visit\n• Walk-in visitors are welcome. Advance registration is appreciated and will speed up your entry to the museum. \n• There is no coat check or place to stow personal items – please travel light. \n• The museum is located on the second floor of the Wagner’s historic building. There are 5 steps at the entryway and a flight of stairs to the museum. It is not wheelchair accessible. \n• To protect the specimens and our historic interiors\, photography is not allowed in the museum. Open containers of food and drink are not permitted in the building. \n•The Wagner does not have a parking lot. Free street parking is available on Montgomery Avenue and 17th Street\, and on Bouvier and other nearby streets. Metered parking is available on Cecil B. Moore Avenue. The nearest parking garage is at the Liacouras Center on 15th Street and Montgomery Avenue.  The Wagner is also accessible via public transit – it is near multiple bus and train lines. \n \nA dream that keeps growing… \nIn 1855\, William Wagner had a dream of providing free science education to anyone who wanted to learn\, regardless of background or ability to pay. Today\, the Wagner offers more programs to more people than ever before! Your support helps us provide free education\, not only through the museum\, but through a wide range of courses\, lectures\, field trips\, and children’s science programs. Donations also assist us in caring for the museum and library collections and in preserving our wonderful building\, which was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1990. To learn more about what we do please visit our website. \n\nRegistration Information\nIn keeping with its original charter\, admission is free—donations are suggested to ensure the future and quality of Wagner’s free education programs and to preserve its National Landmark building and collections. \nSuggested Donations \n$25/Family \n$10/adult \n$5/student \n$0 – Wagner members \nFor any questions\, please email communications@wagnerfreeinstitute.org or call 215-763-6529 x17. \nIf you would like to check your membership status or become a member\, please email AbigailC@wagnerfreeinstitute.org or call 215-763-6529 x24.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/visit-the-wagner-museum-2026-4/
LOCATION:Wagner Free Institute of Science\, 1700 West Montgomery Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19121\, United States
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SUMMARY:Save Zero Fare and Key Advantage Week of Action – Zero Fare Advocacy Day
DESCRIPTION:March 2nd  \n\n(5:30pm-7:00pm) – Content Creation Training – 1500 Walnut Suite 1107\n(7:00pm-8:00pm) – Advocacy Training – 1500 Walnut Suite 1107 + Virtual Option\n\n\nMarch 3rd  \n\n(10:00am-12:00pm) – Zero Fare Advocacy Day – City Hall\n(5:00pm-8:00pm) – Art Build – Spiral Q\n\n\nMarch 6th (10:00am) – Rally and Press Conference \nHow you can in other ways: \n\nShare this petition with your online and in-person network!\nJoin us for an event to Save Zero Fare and Key Advantage.\nCall your City Council Member and share your support\nCall Mayor Parker – use the script below\n\n \n 
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/save-zero-fare-and-key-advantage-week-of-action-zero-fare-advocacy-day/
LOCATION:Philadelphia City Hall\, 1400 John F Kennedy Boulevard\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
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SUMMARY:March Drawing Club with Bob Dix
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly drawing club with artist Bob Dix. Come and learn new skills! All ages.\n\n\nCome learn how to draw\, or learn new techniques with teaching artist Bob Dix. All ages welcome\, however\, participants under the age of 13 need to have an adult with them.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/march-drawing-club-with-bob-dix/
LOCATION:The Tacony LAB Community Arts Center\, 6918 Torresdale Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19135\, United States
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SUMMARY:Save Zero Fare and Key Advantage Week of Action – Art Build
DESCRIPTION:March 2nd  \n\n(5:30pm-7:00pm) – Content Creation Training – 1500 Walnut Suite 1107\n(7:00pm-8:00pm) – Advocacy Training – 1500 Walnut Suite 1107 + Virtual Option\n\n\nMarch 3rd  \n\n(10:00am-12:00pm) – Zero Fare Advocacy Day – City Hall\n(5:00pm-8:00pm) – Art Build – Spiral Q\n\n\nMarch 6th (10:00am) – Rally and Press Conference \nHow you can in other ways: \n\nShare this petition with your online and in-person network!\nJoin us for an event to Save Zero Fare and Key Advantage.\nCall your City Council Member and share your support\nCall Mayor Parker – use the script below\n\n \n 
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/save-zero-fare-and-key-advantage-week-of-action-art-build/
LOCATION:Spiral Q\, 4247 W Stiles Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T193000
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SUMMARY:Divine Fragments: Meet the Maker Series Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening reception of Divine Fragments\, an exhibition in Haytt Centrics Meet the Maker Series. For Women’s History Month\, InLiquid is highlighting two of our artist members\, Wendy Liss and Dolores Poacelli. Join us on Tuesday\, March 3rd\, from 5:30 – 7:30 to celebrate the new artwork and enjoy light bites from Patchwork Restaurant.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/divine-fragments-meet-the-maker-series-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Hyatt Centric Center City Philadelphia\, 1620 Chancellor Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T210000
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SUMMARY:Intro to Ceramic Sculpture
DESCRIPTION:Students will create one of a kind ceramic sculptures that can be functional or decorative.\nIn this sculptural hand building class\, we will harness the power of our imaginations. Students will learn foundational handbuilding skills\, sculptural techniques\, and a variety of surface treatments & decorations. Students will create one of a kind ceramic sculptures that can be functional or decorative. Projects may include sculptural vessels\, animal sculpture and figure sculpture. Students are welcome and encouraged to bring their own project ideas to class. This class is appropriate for a range of skill levels\, from beginner to advanced. Whether you are looking to establish fundamental techniques or explore the bounds of your creativity and imagination\, this class is for you! \nClass will run Tuesday nights January 20th – February 24th 6pm – 9pm \n—— \nPlease note that this workshop takes place in the Utility Works basement\, which is only accessible via stairs. The class requires participants to be able to sit and/or stand for at least three hours and use their hands for two hours. You must be able to lift 25lbs. There are two gender-neutral bathrooms available for students\, including one that is ADA accessible. If you have specific accessibility needs or questions\, please contact us in advance so we can discuss potential accommodations.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/intro-to-ceramic-sculpture/2026-03-03/
LOCATION:Utility Works – Art Studios & Maker Space\, 32 East Baltimore Avenue\, Lansdowne\, PA\, 19050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artists' Workshop Series,Arts & Culture,Classes & Workshops,Classes and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T210000
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SUMMARY:Full Moon Hike
DESCRIPTION:SUITABLE FOR ADULTS AND TEENS AGES 15-17\nExperience Tyler by the light of a full moon. Step into the forest after dark to explore woodlands\, streams\, and open areas. Listen for nighttime sounds\, watch shifting shadows\, and notice the scents of the evening. Along the way\, your guides will point out features of special interest and seasonal highlights. Keep an eye and ear out for the nocturnal wildlife that calls Tyler home.\nGates open at 6:45 pm\nGroup leaves from the Visitor Center at 7:05 pm — please arrive on time\nCheck in with the staff person at the Visitor Center Patio\nRestrooms available at the beginning and end of the hike\nWhat to expect:\nExperienced guides\nModerately paced\, 3+ mile hike on rocky\, uneven terrain\nChanges in walking surfaces\, including pavement\, grass\, gravel\, and rocky trails\nChanges in grade\, including steep hills\nPossible stream crossings\nDarkness\nTime to observe the moon (bring binoculars)\nNot suitable for those with limited mobility\nWhat to wear & carry:\nDress in layers for the weather\nHiking boots with good tread\nHandheld flashlight (cell phone flashlights are not sufficient)\nWater and snacks\nHiking poles (optional)\nPRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. A registered adult must accompany teens.\nMEMBERS (sign in for your discount!): 15% OFF! Adults: $17 each; Teens ages 15-17: $12.75 each\nNON-MEMBERS: Adults: $20 each; Teens ages 15-17: $15 each\nGUEST PASS HOLDERS (for non-member use only): Adult guests: $17 each; Teen guests: $12.75 each. Please give the Visitor Center Associate your guest passes at check-in. Each participant must submit a pass. If you are accompanying a participating Family or higher-level member\, please let the Visitor Center Associate know.\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/full-moon-hike-21/
CATEGORIES:Tours and Explorations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T100000
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SUMMARY:Weekday Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join birders Sarah Boucas Neto\, Chuck Root\, and Dave Eberly on Wednesday morning walks at Tyler. With acres of unbroken forest interior and extensive meadows\, Tyler is recognized by the Pennsylvania Audubon Society as an Important Bird Area. Bring your binoculars and be prepared to walk on all types of surfaces. Walks are rain or shine.\nGATE OPENS AT 7:45 am. Please be on time as the group leaves promptly from the parking lot at 8:10 am\, and the gate will close at 8:10 am.\nPRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED\nMEMBERS: FREE\nNON-MEMBERS: $18 per adult ages 18-64; $15 per senior adult ages 65+. The fee includes admission\, so feel free to stay the day!\nGUEST PASS HOLDERS (for non-members only): FREE. Please give your guest pass to the person taking attendance\, or inform them that you are accompanying a participating Family level or higher level member.\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/weekday-bird-walk-72/
CATEGORIES:Tours and Explorations
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SUMMARY:1 Million Cups (Every Wednesday) 
DESCRIPTION:1 Million Cups in Philadelphia offers a valuable opportunity to connect with early stage founders\, local investors\, and fellow entrepreneurs in a collaborative\, low-pressure environment. Attendees gain insight into emerging businesses\, participate in thoughtful discussions\, and build meaningful relationships within the startup ecosystem. It’s a space for continuous learning\, strategic networking\, and community engagement centered around supporting innovation and growth. \nAttendees sometimes discover:\n-Investment opportunities\n-Clients\n-Collaboration possibilities\n-Talent to hire
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/1-million-cups-every-wednesday/2026-03-04/
CATEGORIES:Celebrations & Networking,Coffee Hours,Community Events,Community Meetup,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T160000
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SUMMARY:2026 Delaware Wetlands Conference
DESCRIPTION:A two-day conference to share the latest in wetland research\, practice and policy\, education\, and progress in projects and science.\n\n\nRegistration is full! We are thrilled to have a popular conference. Please understand our venue’s capacity and we hope you attend in 2028. \nGet ready for another amazing event. In 2026 this conference will bring together together over 460 ttendees\, 90 different presentations and poster displays\, 64 sponsor and non-profit exhibitors\, and 15 states. Discover more about this inspiring event. \nThe program is available online. Please note the updated refund policy in the “Frequently asked questions” section below. \nFor more information\, please contact olivia.allread@delaware.gov or call 302-739-9939.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/2026-delaware-wetlands-conference/
LOCATION:Chase Center on the Riverfront\, 815 Justison Street\, Wilmington\, DE\, 19801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T120000
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Volunteer Service with David Bower
DESCRIPTION:Meeting at Wissahickon East Park on Anderson St & Woodbrook Ln (see map here)\nParking: There should be free street parking nearby our meeting location on Woodbrook Lane\, Roumfort Road\, and Crittenden Street.\nBathrooms: There will not be bathroom access during our 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 tasks!\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• Trail work: using long-handled tools for scraping\, digging\, tamping\, and cutting; moving heavy objects\n• Planting site maintenance: using long handled tools for cutting\, scraping\, and digging\n• Invasive plant removal: bending over\, using long handled tools for cutting vines\n• Litter clean-up\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 one business day before the event. If you are hoping to bring a group of 5 or more people\, please reach out to us first.\nRegistration is required for all volunteer service days so that participants can be informed of emergency cancellations. Service days are cancelled in steady precipitation or other dangerous weather conditions.\nFor more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org.\nRegister below!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/wednesday-volunteer-service-with-david-bower-19/
LOCATION:Wissahickon East Park\, 7500 Anderson St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Wissahickon Women's History Hike with Kris Soffa and Margaret Kinnevy
DESCRIPTION:Meeting at the Philadelphia Canoe Club\nHike participants will be able to use the restrooms at Philadelphia Canoe Club.\nJoin FOW Trail Ambassadors Kris Soffa\, a 2020 Philadelphia Women’s History Month honoree\, and Margaret Kinnevy for a guided hike celebrating legendary women connected to the park. You’ll hear stories of the Wild Woman of the Wilderness\, Hanna Penn\, a Revolutionary War spy\, and environmental advocates whose work helped protect this wild space as part of Philadelphia’s park system.\nNo dogs please other than service animals. This hike is appropriate for ages 18+.\nDistance: 2.5 miles\nLevel: Moderate (some inclines and declines\, uneven surfaces)\nRegistration is required for all hikes 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. Service animals are always welcome. For more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org. Visit www.fow.org for updates.\nRegister below!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/wissahickon-womens-history-hike-with-kris-soffa-and-margaret-kinnevy/
LOCATION:Philadelphia Canoe Club\, 4900 Ridge Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T133000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T183500Z
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SUMMARY:Noon Bird Walks at Houston Meadow
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a guided bird walk in Houston Meadow during lunchtime !  All levels of birders welcome.\n\n\nWhile 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 1.5 hrs to 2 hrs.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/noon-bird-walks-at-houston-meadow-3/
LOCATION:Houston Playground\, 900 Grakyn Lane\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19128\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T190000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T015519Z
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SUMMARY:Divine Fragments
DESCRIPTION:An exhibition presented by Wendy Liss and Dolores Poacelli displaying their work of ceramic sculptures and mixed media.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/divine-fragments/2026-03-04/
LOCATION:Hyatt Centric Center City Philadelphia\, 1620 Chancellor Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T142247Z
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SUMMARY:Open Gym Hours
DESCRIPTION:Join us at our community design studio and third space in Norris Square/Olde Kensington for OPEN GYM. Design Gym drop-in hours to rediscover and explore your creativity through design play and exercise. Some ways to enjoy OPEN GYM: \n🧊 [brain emoji] Creative reset\n✍🏽 Bring a project\n💻 Co-work (we’ve got wifi)\n🖊️ Try our design tools + exercises\n🧩 [puzzle emoji] Play our design games\, toys + puzzles\n📚Look through our design library\n[snack emoji] snacktime \nALL ARE WELCOME\, including outside food + drink\, all ages\, no design experience necessary. Coach available on-site for assistance and guidance. **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/open-gym-hours/2026-03-04/
LOCATION:Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs\, 1714 N Mascher St\, Philadelphia\, 19122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Meetup,Education/Lecture,Family,Family Activities,Family and Kids,Family Fun,Free,Weekly & Monthly,Work Day,Workshop,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Landmark Tours
DESCRIPTION:Special guided tours of the Fairmount Water Works\, a National Historic Landmark.\n\n\nCome at the end of your workday! \nOne of 67 National Historic Landmarks in the city of Philadelphia\, Fairmount Water Works tells the story of the rise of the first successful water supply system in our young nation. From innovative engineering and design to neoclassical architecture\, Fairmount Water Works served as one of our nation’s top-visited tourist attraction while supplying the pristine water of the Schuylkill River to our growing city’s population. Join us on Wednesdays at 4pm throughout the month of March to tour this renowned landmark. \nQuestions? Email us at fairmountww@gmail.com
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/landmark-tours/
LOCATION:Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center\, 640 Waterworks Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T180000
DTSTAMP:20260425T132110
CREATED:20260223T203057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T203410Z
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SUMMARY:The Rise of the Kleptocrats? Corruption in an Age of Disruption
DESCRIPTION:A conversation on the current state of global anti-corruption efforts.\n\n\nThroughout the world\, corruption props up dictators\, energizes criminal organizations\, diverts resources from economic development\, and corrodes public trust. Corruption contributes to leaving millions around the world insecure and impoverished. In today’s globalized world\, corruption crosses borders: billions of dollars flow illicitly through the international financial system\, bribes pass between countries\, and authoritarian regimes—from Russia to China to Iran—weaponize corruption to achieve their objectives. \nUS administrations for decades have paid attention to fighting the problem of global corruption. For example\, in 2021\, the Biden administration called fighting corruption a “Core United States National Security Interest” and developed a strategy to implement it. The second Trump administration has effectively dismantled many of the programs designed to fight corruption\, kleptocracy\, and bribery abroad. \nWhat is the current state of global anti-corruption efforts? How does today’s corruption affect global democracy? Do efforts to combat corruption—like sanctions—help\, or do they exacerbate problems? What steps should government and civil society take to push back on corrupt actors without the U.S. in the lead? \nPanelists \nPhilip Nichols is the Joseph Kolodny Professor of Social Responsibility in Business and a Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics at the University of Pennsylvania. His research and teaching generally deals with emerging economies\, but for the last thirty years he has specifically studied corruption\, and has worked with polities and organizations around the world to understand corruption and to develop strategies for its control. Professor Nichols has served as the President of the Academy of Legal Studies in Business\, as Co-Chair of the American Society of International Law’s Anti-Corruption Group and its Economic Law Interest Group\, and as Co-Chair of UNCEFACT/LG\, a United Nations experts committee on electronic commerce. \nCasey Michel is the director of the Combating Kleptocracy Program at the Human Rights Foundation. He has written multiple books on international corruption and foreign influence\, including American Kleptocracy and Foreign Agents. His third book\, United States of Oligarchy\, will be published by St. Martin’s Press in August 2026. His writing regularly appears in The New York Times\, Wall Street Journal\, Financial Times\, Foreign Affairs\, and many more outlets. He is currently sanctioned by the Russian regime for his work.. \nDani Schulkin is the Director of Democracy Initiatives at the law-and-policy journal Just Security\, based at NYU School of Law. She co-leads “When Guardrails Erode\,” an anti-corruption series and accompanying Anti-Corruption Tracker cataloging the systematic weakening of U.S. oversight and accountability mechanisms designed to police corruption.Schulkin previously served as Senior Counsel to the Deputy Attorney General at the Department of Justice and as Senior Advisor to the Homeland Security Advisor at the White House National Security Council during the Biden Administration. Her previous roles include the White House Office of the Staff Secretary\, Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS)\, the New York Attorney General’s Bureau of Internet and Technology\, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York. \nModerator \nRichard Nephew returned from a public service leave of absence to the Center on Global Energy Policy and Faculty of the School of International and Public Affairs on 1 July 2024. \nDuring his most recent leave\, he was the inaugural U.S. Coordinator on Global Anti-Corruption at the Department of State (2022-2024). He was also elected as the President of the Conference of the States Parties to the UN Convention against Corruption. During his government career\, he has also served as the Deputy Special Envoy for Iran (2021)\, Principal Deputy Coordinator for Sanctions Policy at the Department of State (2013-2015)\, and Director for Iran at the National Security Council (2011-2013)\, among other senior civil service staff roles from 2003-2011. \nWhile a senior research scholar at SIPA since 2015\, Nephew has written dozens of reports and articles for various publications focused on geopolitics and their intersection with energy markets\, economic statecraft\, nuclear topics\, and sanctions. He is also the author of The Art of Sanctions: A View from the Field\, published by Columbia University Press in 2018. \nIn addition to his primary appointment at CGEP\, he is an adjunct fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy and operates his own consulting LLC\, “Go Beyond Compliance.” In the latter capacity\, he acts as a nonproliferation consultant to Commonwealth Fusion Systems. \nNephew holds a Masters in Security Policy Studies and a Bachelors in International Affairs\, both from The George Washington University. He is married with three children.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/the-rise-of-the-kleptocrats-corruption-in-an-age-of-disruption/
LOCATION:Perry World House\, 3803 Locust Walk\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Community Meeting: What Should Happen to Market East?
DESCRIPTION:Join Neighbors Across Market for a community-driven discussion about the future of Market East.\n\n\nWe want to hear your ideas on how to create a Market East that better serves our community. Join Neighbors Across Market at Winkel on March 4\, 2026 at 5:30 PM for a discussion about collectively advocating for community interests in its proposed redevelopment. \nIn a brief introduction\, we’ll establish the history of public dollars that have supported private projects here for decades\, and cover the city’s current approach to planning its future. \nConnect with your neighbors\, learn about the development history of Market East\, and be a part of shaping the future of our neighborhood. Let’s work together to create a vibrant and thriving Market East. \nRSVPs are encouraged to support our planning\, but are not required to attend. \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/community-meeting-what-should-happen-to-market-east/
LOCATION:Winkel\, 1119 Locust Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T180000
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SUMMARY:Professional Identity for Working Artists: Statements\, Bios\, and CVs
DESCRIPTION:A hands-on writing workshop where artists develop their artist statement\, professional bio\, and CV.\n\n\nMany artists struggle not with making the work—but with explaining it. \nThis workshop is designed for artists and creatives who want to clearly articulate who they are\, what they do\, and how to speak about their work in professional settings. Participants will spend the evening writing\, editing\, and refining the core documents every working artist needs: an artist statement\, professional bio\, and artist CV. \nThis is a hands-on writing workshop focused on language\, clarity\, and confidence. You will leave with strong drafts and clear direction on how to finalize these materials for galleries\, applications\, commissions\, and opportunities. \nWe will cover: \n\nThe difference between an artist statement and a bio\nWriting in first vs. third person\nShort and long versions for different uses\nWhat belongs on an artist CV (and what doesn’t)\nHow to talk about your work in plain\, professional language\n\nYou’ll have time to write\, receive prompts\, and participate in small group peer review. \nThis workshop treats artists as working professionals and provides the foundational language needed to be hired\, commissioned\, exhibited\, or supported. \nYou will leave with:  \n✔ A strong draft artist statement  \n✔ A polished professional bio  \n✔ Clear guidance for completing your artist CV \nIdeal for emerging\, mid-career\, returning\, or self-taught artists who feel stuck explaining their work. \nAbout the Artist: \nMegan Halsey is an award-winning illustrator\, designer\, and licensed artist whose work appears in children’ s books\, magazines\, and on wall art\, textiles\,greeting cards\, and gifts.  \nA lifelong creative and educator\,Megan is former faculty at Pratt Institute\, Moore College of Art\, and Pennsylvania College of Art & Design. She now works as a creative consultant\, leads workshops\, and teaches in Marywood University’s MFA program\, Get Your Masters With The Masters\, where she earned her advanced degree.  \nA Lansdowne resident for 25 years\,Megan helped create the Lansdowne Arts Festival (now Arts on the Ave). She was an original member and chaired the borough arts board\, and co-founded Women Creating Community Lansdowne\, dedicated to promoting and supporting creative work in the community. \n—— \nParking:\n\nStreet Parking is metered.\nThere is ample street parking on Baltimore Ave. The Highland Avenue parking lot (18 N Highland Ave.) is brightly lit and half a block away.\n\nFirst Floor Accessibility\n\nInclusive Design: Our first floor is designed to be inclusive and ensure accessibility for all.\nApproachable Entrance: Our entrance is approachable to all who enter\, providing ease of access for everyone.\nAccessible Restroom: We offer an accessible gender-neutral bathroom for the convenience of all visitors.\nWide Hallways: Our hallway is wide enough to accommodate wheelchair users\, ensuring smooth and easy navigation.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/professional-identity-for-working-artists-statements-bios-and-cvs/
LOCATION:Utility Works\, 32 East Baltimore Avenue\, Lansdowne\, PA\, 19050\, United States
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