Monthly book club meeting to discuss environmental themed books. Can be picked up at the Andorra library!Book available to borrow at the Andorra Library. Discuss stories over tea.Walk ins welcome ! Yu can pixk up a copy at the Andorra Library branch

This year Student Week features a panel that explores the career paths of individuals working in the art & creative industries.Hosted by ICA’s Student Board, day two of this year’s annual Student Week continues with a special panel that explores the career paths of individuals working in the art and creative industries.Moderated by Associate Director of The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation, Chloe Reison, this panel discussion features artists, art administrators, and creatives working at the intersection of contemporary art, publishing, community engagement, and more.As alums from The University of Pennsylvania and neighboring schools, these panelists will discuss how to

Come find your writing people every third Thursday at Norristown's favorite bookstore, Recycle Read Repeat.

Join us for a fun night of games and socializing at Weavers Way Ambler - it's gonna be a blast!Join Us for Game Night at the Co-op!Looking for a fun and relaxed evening? Bring your friends or meet new ones while playing board games in the café! We’ll have a selection of snacks and a few games to get things started, but feel free to bring your favorites to share.Make a night of it—grab a delicious meal from our prepared foods section and settle in for some friendly competition. All ages are welcome, and it's BYOB for the grown-ups.Come for

Help us celebrate the launch of our Kickstarter for PHILADELPHIA IN COLOR, 1950-1990!Join Hidden City at Paradigm Gallery + Studio to celebrate our Kickstarter launch for PHILADELPHIA IN COLOR, 1950-1990, a first-of-its-kind color photographic history of Philadelphia!Mingle with fellow Hidden City supporters, take in the galleries, enjoy light drinks and snacks, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the photo research and curation process.We also invite you to bring your own vintage Philly photos (or negatives or slides) to submit to the project -- we can scan & digitize them for you right there on the spot!ABOUT PHILADELPHIA IN COLOR:Hidden City

Thursday, March 27, 2025 6:00 PM 8:30 PM Indy Hall Clubhouse (map) Join us for an evening of insightful discussions, networking, and community-building as we explore practical ways to navigate climate anxiety. RSVP online here. # Moderator: Garrett Broad - Associate Professor, Communication Studies & Provost's Fellow for Sustainability at Rowan University Panelists: Simcha Zevit, ACC- WholeBeing Leadership and Life Coach Ashley Scott, ALM- ESG Manager at Valvoline Tammy Lee- Senior Manager Energy Infrastructure at City of Philadelphia Susan Sunhee Volz- Environmental Justice Program Manager at API PA Jada Ackley- Environmental Justice Specialist- Green Philly and Formerly EPA This is event is co-hosted

Photo courtesy of the Free Library of Philadelphia Meeting at Blue Bell Field Parking Lot This hike is the second of a two-part series covering the WPA additions at the southern end of the park. 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

Join us along the river at Pennypack on the Delaware! Volunteers needed to help with tree care, landscaping, litter and beautification!Volunteers Needed! Join us for a day in the park along the river at Pennypack on the Delaware! We'll be cleaning up the park, completing some invasive removal, general landscaping tasks and maybe some tree care for newly planted trees. Meet at the picnic pavilion near the soccer fields!Gloves and tools are provided. Close-toed shoes are required. Bring a refillable water bottle if possible. Light snacks and water provided.Minors need a parent's signature to participate. Anyone under 16 must have

Planet Day 2025: Tipping Point – Meeting the Moment with Innovative Climate ActionPlanet Day 2025: Tipping Point – Meeting the Moment with Innovative Climate ActionMany sustainability advocates see 2025 as a critical inflection point for climate action, and this year’s Planet Day conference is all about rising to meet the moment. Hosted by Wharton's Sustainable Business Club, the event brings a hopeful lens to how innovation and strategic thinking can drive real solutions to today’s sustainability challenges.Join us on Friday, March 28 in Huntsman Hall, where we’ll feature insightful speakers and discussions on key topics such as investing in climate

Support talented artists in the heart of Germantown at this interactive community art show!Join us on 4th Friday for Germantown Art & Sound, a kickback for local creatives with an art show highlighting local artists. Complete with complimentary wine, live music and a playlist that is uniquely curated by our guests, we deliver your Friday night vibes just right.Event DetailsTickets: Suggested donation of $10. Cash, cash app, venmo and card accepted at the door.Food & Drink: Complimentary wine and a food vendor will be available. This event is also BYOB.Transportation: Our House Culture Center is easily accessible by bus (route

Excel Events coordinates reforestation of 20 acres of Bucks County land across from Truman High School, Ben Franklin middle school 2024-2025Excel Events is coordinating the reforestation of over 20 acres of Bucks County land across from Truman High School, Ben Franklin middle school, and Green Lynne along Mill Creek Rd in Bristol Township, PA.2025 Volunteer DatesTree Tending, Invasive Removal and WateringSaturday 3-29-25 (9am - 12 noon)Saturday 4-19-25 (9am - 12 noon)Saturday 6-21-25 (9am - 12 noon)Saturday 7-12-25 (9am - 12 noon)Saturday 8-9-25 (9am - 12 noon)Tree Planting Dates:Saturday 5-3-25 (9 am - 1pm)Sunday 5-4-25 (9 am - 1 pm) Saturday

Saturday, March 29, 2025 10:00 AM 2:00 PM Discovery Center (map) Google Calendar ICS Come by to the Discovery Center and learn more about organizations within Strawberry Mansion, and neighboring communities, that are working to improve local environmental issues. Resources given will focus on trash pickups, weatherizing the home, property services, community gardens, utilizing green spaces, recreational programs, etc. Organizations include: Ya Fav Trashman, Fair Amount Food Forest, Strawberry Mansion N.A.C., LIHEAP, Fairmount Park Conservancy, Energy Coordinating Agency, Real Life CDC, Brewerytown Garden, Dept. of Environmental Protection, Clean Air Council, Physicians For Social Responsibility, Audubon Mid-Atlantic. These organizations have resources you can

Tap into your creativity as you craft a one-of-a-kind gemstone bracelet, symbolizing the innate connection we share with the natural world.SATURDAY, MARCH 29Gemstone Bracelets: Connect with Nature10:30 AM–12:00 PMJessica O’Connell, Owner of Beads of a FeatherShake off the past seasons and embrace the fertile soil awakening around you! Reconnect with nature through calming guided meditation and gentle live music. Tap into your creativity as you craft a one-of-a-kind gemstone bracelet, symbolizing the nourishment, guidance, and innate connection we share with the natural world. This workshop will be a reminder that you are not apart from nature, but truly a part

An Intermediate Course in Screenprinting at the Soapbox Community Print Shop and Zine Library in West Philadelphia.About this EventIn this intermediate-level course, students will learn how to make multiple-color layered prints. The class will cover how to successfully plan a print to get the most out of overlapping layers to yield secondary colors and color mixing, several methods of registration to make sure that layers line up correctly, and how to work on editioning tactics. This is an in-person, intermediate-level class and should be taken by someone who has already taken the Introduction to Screenprinting course or is a member

Join us on March 29th from 2:00–3:30 PM at Utility Works for a hands-on workshop on best practices for art and craft fair booths.Join us on March 29th from 2:00–3:30 PM at Utility Works for a hands-on workshop on best practices for art and craft fair booths. Led by national merchandising expert Anne Cecil, this workshop will cover five key factors to help you maximize sales and profits: Product Assortment, Pricing, Booth/Table Merchandising & Presentation, and Customer Service.The workshop will begin with a lecture on best practices in these areas, followed by an analysis of two in-person booth setups featuring

de>crescendo: Trusting Our Dynamic Selves Through Change is a trauma-informed workshop exploring music and embodied sound as tools for resourcing ourselves through change, facilitated by Mel Hsu, in partnership with Bartol Foundation. Vocal, percussive and movement exercises will be offered, but no musical experience is required. Bodies of all abilities are encouraged to register. Content most appropriate for ages 18+. Organizers will send out a “Know Before You Go Guide” one week before the workshop. A therapist from our community partner, Mango Tree Counseling, will be available on site as a resource during the workshop. *Registration is free with limited to

Using a spectrum of basic to more involved sculptural stitches, practice on an embroidery hoop and a guided sewable pattern book. All agesExperience a portable lesson in a variety of important embroidery stitches. Create a sampler book using sewable tutorials and practice on an embroidery hoop. We will sew in Studio 16, tour the pier, and move outside next to the bridgescape on Cherry Street Pier. All materials included. All ages and abilities.Bonnie MacAllister iis going into her third year a a Resident Artist at Cherry Street Pier. Her studio practice involves interactive collaborative workshops demonstrating her studio practice of

Paint. Sip tea. Enjoy the night w/ local artist Jasmine Benns.Come disconnect, rest, and connect at this creative experience at d'griot community gallery. Everyone will bring home a piece to rememberParticipants will Receive:Demonstration from local artist Jasmine BennsPersonal paint or tea cup canvasBottomless loose leaf teaA “twisted tea” option or cups for BYO alcohol A memorable experienceMore about artist Jasmine BennsA painter and overall creative that has been practicing live painting, face painting, and gallery exhibits throughout Philadelphia for the past 15 years. Follow her on InstagramMore about d'griot.d'griot (pronounced “duh-gree-o”) is named in honor of African storytellers and urban

One of the country’s premier Asian-American contemporary dance companies, Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers (KYL/D), announces its 27th Home Season, LUNA (月)/Dance, Myth and Nature, at the Mandell Theater on Friday, March 28th and Saturday, March 29th. LUNA (月) invites audiences on a luminous journey through a series of original danceworks that explore the moon as a symbol of connection, reflection, and transformation. From ancie mythology to the natural rhythms of the tides, LUNA (月) weaves together diverse cultural perspectives and artistic visions. ----- Friday March 28th / 7:30PM Saturday March 29th / 2:30PM* & 7:30PM** *Q&A after 2:30pm show | **VIP Reception

An all level Hatha yoga class for the fam. With a relaxing meditation at the end. Enjoy a Sunday morning with your loved ones.This class with be for the whole family. All level Hatha yoga class. With a relaxing meditation at the end. Enjoy a Sunday morning with your loved ones. Check out our last Family Yoga event. d'griot will provide complimentary herbal tea.About Lex:Alexa is a yoga instructor residing in the Germantown nieghborhood. She has her RYT-200 in Hatha yoga and teaches regulary at studios across the Philadelphia area. She works to find ways to provide affordable yoga to

Join us for this series of energizing dance and workout exercises to afrobeats music, closing with a calming meditation.AFRVBZ: Afrodance Meditation CircleDate: January 26th, 2025Time: 10:30 - 11:45 amLocation: One Art 1431 N 52nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19131Are you looking for a fun way to stay fit and get active this winter season? Join your new favorite African Fitness instructors, Razaq (Dance & Mindfulness) and Femi (Personal Trainer) in a multi instructor, 3 part monthly series that gives you an energizing dance and workout session to great afrobeats music and a calming meditation to close (All bodies & fitness levels

Say “yes” to the dress at Bride’s Day! Explore Lotus Threads NY, meet wedding pros, & enjoy exclusive giveaways & styling tips!💚A Sustainable Bridal Experience Honoring Women-Owned Brands! 💕Brides-to-be, get ready for Bride’s Day: Sustainable Bridal Expo Preview - an eco-chic celebration dedicated to making your bridal journey effortless, elegant, and sustainable.This VIP preview event offers a glimpse of our upcoming all-day Sustainable Bridal Expo, featuring a curated collection of sustainable gowns and handpicked wedding vendors. In honor of Women’s History Month, we are excited to spotlight Lotus Threads New York, a woman-owned bridal brand known for its breathtaking, ethical

Join Cara for a dynamic workshop that will combine visual and oral storytelling, interactive activities and discussionJoin Cara for a dynamic workshop that will combine visual and oral storytelling, interactive activities and discussion.She'll highlight her work with her eco-art installation repurposed performance-based school bus tiny home and her book, Zazu Dreams, a cross-cultural, climate-justice book and animation.You can find out more about her work:https://www.carajudea.com/

Know your rights while protesting! Learn legal protections, safety tips, and how to handle law enforcement at this essential workshop.Join us for a powerful and informative "Know Your Rights" class focused on protest and public demonstrations. Learn the legal protections you have while protesting, how to safely engage in civil action, and what to do if you encounter law enforcement. Whether you're new to activism or a seasoned protester, this workshop will empower you with essential knowledge to exercise your rights confidently. Come prepared to ask questions and leave with tools to protect yourself and your community.Key Topics:Understanding your First

Kids don’t have school on certain national and religious holidays, so what better way for them to spend a day off than enjoying time at camp in a natural setting, unplugged from electronics? Sign your child up today for Awbury’s School Day-Off Camps and give them the gift of outdoor play! Learn more about our school day off camps here, or click the button to be taken to registration. Register for Eid al-Fitr School Day-Off Camp here! Or below!

Photo courtesy of Irene Lotka Meeting at the Northwestern Avenue and Forbidden Drive Kiosk Join Debbie, Jim, and Irene as we hike the northern part of the Wissahickon in March. We’ll be staying on the north side of Bells Mill Road, walking in Andorra Natural Area, and on the Orange Trail on the east side of Wissahickon Creek. Our route includes both loops in Andorra Meadow and the wooded area and passes the benches of 3 special people. We’ll see the remnants of the nursery Andorra once was and look for signs of emerging Spring. We may even try out

Music, Movement, Stories, and GamesFor ages 3-6For ages 3-6For ages 3-6This program will include games, yoga, mindful movements, music, singing, dancing, a book reading, and fun with our senses!

Have you ever wanted to open up your own community cafe? or another community business?? Come through to learn from the best!

Join us for a free, collaborative mimeograph workshop and learn about printmaking and the Declaration of IndependenceMade famous during the mid-20th century during the “Mimeograph Revolution,” these low-cost “Mimeo” machines allowed poets, artists, and civil rights groups to spread their messages, free from the confines of the traditional book and periodical publishing industries. Now more of a niche hobby, mimeography continues to be an easy, low-cost way of duplicating artwork or printed text. Using the original design of the mimeograph and a simple table-top stencil duplicator, you will create your very own version of a mimeograph print! Learn how to create

Knowledge and skill-building for Germantown housing and developmentLearning Our Community PowerTeach-In Series ::: March - May 2025A knowledge & skill-building series of presentations and workshops for neighbors who want to support low-income affordable housing and Beloved Community in GermantownThere have been some changes to the schedule for this series. The info posted here is updated. Due to political factors outside of our control we needed to postpone the start date for the series, find a few new presenters, and flip the order of topics. Thank you for bearing with us as we navigated this!Session 2: Planning & Zoning 101Speakers: Keyana

Take time out of your busy schedule to practice Mindful YogaMindful YogaMONDAYS | 6-week series: 3/31–5/56:00 – 7:15 PMJanet Muti, Yoga InstructorOur Mindful Yoga practice consists of gentle stretching and strengthening exercises done slowly with awareness of breath and sensations that arise as we move from pose to pose.All levels welcome; modifications and variations will be offered. Bring yoga blocks and straps to use with modifications.This is a HYBRID series—virtual and indoor in-person options.Members: $72/6-week seriesNon-Members: $102/6-week series

Join the theatre community on March 31, 2025, at the Temple University Performing Arts Center to kick off the 8th Annual Philly Theatre Week! This year's kickoff is in partnership with the annual Temple Theatre's Raise Your Voice event, raising awareness and celebrating the diverse voices in our Greater Philadelphia theatre community. See preview scenes, songs, and interactive performances from participating 2025 Philly Theatre Week companies.

A series to explore Black and Puerto Rican political thought, activism, and storytelling through screenings of oral history interviews.The Power Politics Listen-Ins at the Free Library of Philadelphia is a series hosted by Scribe Video Center to explore Black and Puerto Rican political thought, activism, and community storytelling through screenings of oral history interviews and discussion.The schedule:March 31st - Karen WarringtonApril 7th - Alfie PolittApril 14th - John ChurchvilleApril 21st - Barbara Easley-CoxApril 28th - TBDMay 5th - Bilal QayyumMay 12th - Rev. Pamela WilliamsMay 19th - Joann BellEach session will feature immersive audio stories followed by a guided discussion,

Volunteer with Haverford College Arboretum!Every other Tuesday during the active volunteer season (April - October) the Arboretum hosts volunteer workdays open to the community. Each session is led by a staff member and focuses on gardening in a different area of campus. Activities will vary each week and can include but are not limited to planting, weeding, mulching, clearing invasives, and watering. The tasks required in each specific session will be announced monthly via our volunteer eNews email (sign up here).As an Arboretum volunteer, you can learn new skills, gain experience, and become a valued member of our volunteer task

Join us for a discussion with the chefs/owners of Vedge about their innovative approach to plant-based cuisine.Join us for an exclusive event featuring Philadelphia locals Richard Landau and Kate Jacoby, the visionary chefs and co-owners of the renowned VEDGE restaurant. Known for their innovative approach to plant-based cuisine, Landau and Jacoby will discuss their culinary journey, sustainability philosophy, and creative processes that have made them a groundbreaking force in the world of fine vegetarian dining. They will share first-hand insights of the challenges and innovations shaping the future of food and offer a unique perspective on gastronomy in a climate

Come join our fun Kid’s Art class where your little ones can unleash their creativity and create masterpieces!Welcome to Kid’s Art class with MS. Amy in studio 4&7 at Cherry Street Pier.Come join us every 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 5pm for a fun and creative art session for kids. Let your little ones unleash their creativity and imagination in a vibrant and inspiring environment.MS. Amy will guide the children through various art projects, helping them explore different techniques and materials. From painting to drawing to crafting, there’s something for every young artist to enjoy.Located at North Christopher Columbus Boulevard,

Group Yoga On The Pier with Roots2Rise YogaJoin Riverfront North and Roots2Rise for an all levels outdoor flow at Pennypack on the Delaware, Tuesdays from 6-7 pm! All ages and abilities are welcome.** Find us on the grass pier within the Park (Park access road at 7801 State Rd, just south of Rhawn St.)This class is made possible by the Riverfront North Partnership. Class is free but donations are welcome and will help sustain more free and low-cost yoga programming throughout the city.Please bring your own mat :)Pre-registration encouraged!*Classes will be released at the beginning of each month for registration.

The Battle of the Wabash On November 3, 1791, the army of the new American republic congregated along the Wabash River in Ohio to prepare an attack on Native American strongholds. By the end of the next day, the army would suffer what was to be the worst defeat in U.S. history by Indigenous people. Sometimes called The Battle with No Name, this bloody event would trigger the first-ever Congressional investigation and halt U.S. westward expansion for the next four years. Join author Rick M. Schoenfield at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, at Historic Waynesborough to find out more about

Join Uncle Bobbie's as we welcome award-winning author, Kiese Laymon for the launch of his new book, "City Summer, Country Summer".While the DJ's spinnin' a tune as the old folks dance at your family reunion - Fresh PrinceAward-winning writer and professor, Kiese Laymon joins us for a discussion about the importance of connecting with our family and how transformative it can be to spend a summer down South (or up North).Kiese will be joined in conversation by Marc Lamont Hill. Come through for this amazing talk and then read or gift this book to that next generation of siblings and

Please drop in anytime during our Weeding Wednesdays and help our native plants flourish!Gloves and tools are provided. Close-toed shoes are required. Bring a refillable water bottle if possible. Light snacks and water provided.Minors need a parent's signature to participate. Anyone under 16 must have a parent or guardian with them during the volunteer event.

Join the Bridlewild Trails Association for a guided hike in the Mill Creek Valley Park.We will meet at the Har Zion Parking Lot starting at 9:45 am and leave promptly at 10 am.We will be walking for about one hour -- nothing too stressful or strenuous. Hiking shoes or good sneakers are highly recommended. If the weather is too wet or the paths are too muddy, we will postpone.

Enjoy a guided bird walk in the Andorra Natural Area during lunchtime!Enjoy a guided bird walk in the Andorra Natural Area during lunchtime. The 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. However, join us on the porch to watch the feeders.

EXPLORE DESIGN to exercise your curiosity, creativity, and continuous learning through a self-guided experience. Walk-ins welcome.

What stories can data tell about our world? How can design shape a more sustainable future?What stories can data tell about our world?How can design shape a more sustainable future?Sustainable Narratives: Visualizing Data, Design, and Community invites viewers to explore these questions through a curated collection of visual works that intersect data, sustainability, and community engagement.This exhibition, led by Huiwon Lim, Assistant Professor of Graphic Design at Penn State, presents both solo works as a graphic designer and design educator, as well as collaborative projects with students, offering diverse perspectives on how data can be transformed into powerful narratives.The showcased

Come join our Teen’s Wednesday art class for a fun and creative time together! This class is for ages 12-18.Welcome to Teen’s Wednesday art class! Join us every Wednesday starting on Wednesday September 4th, 2024 at 5pm in studio 13 at Cherry Street Pier in Philadelphia, PA, USA. This class is for teens ages 12-18. It is perfect for teens looking to explore different art techniques and styles. Come and have fun while creating amazing artworks in a relaxed and inspiring environment. This class is meant to be fun, social, and creative. It's a place for teens that love art

Managing the Compounding Water System Challenges Facing Local Leaders in the Northeast Mega RegionThe Water Center at Penn is pleased to present our second annual Spring Water Policy Forum, which will be held in person on the University of Pennsylvania's campus.The theme for this year will be Navigating Turbulent Waters: Managing the Compounding Water System Challenges Facing Local Leaders in the Northeast Mega Region and the Forum will consist of a morning of keynote and setting the stage presentations followed by remarks from a panel or commenters.Following the presentations and commenter discussions, the Forum will move into a networking lunch

Join Coyote Tracks for a morning filled with family, neighbors, and Nature!Join your friends at Coyote Tracks and some local neighbors for a Family Nature Day!This is an opportunity for us all to gather and cultivate relationships with Nature and each other. Imagine kids playing in the budding woodlands while parents and guardians spend time exploring a plant, identifying bird songs, or exploring a hand craft.This experience is hoping to provide the perfect blend of learning and leisure for all ages!Expect to be unwinding in Nature, kids playing and exploring, and allowing time for curiosities and connections to grow!Location:208 Lincoln

Exploring Criminal Justice Reform, Art, and Social ChangeJoin us in the Great Hall for a thought-provoking day of films and discussions marking the 20th anniversary of the film Concrete, Steel, and Paint, directed by Tony Heriza and Cindy Burstein. Through three powerful documentaries, we’ll reflect on the evolution of criminal justice reform, social stigma, and the role of art in bridging divides. Additional films include Paint Me a Road Out of Here by director Catherine Gund, and Pardon Me, directed by Shuja Moore. Each film screening will be followed by a panel discussion exploring criminal justice reform, art and social

EXPLORE DESIGN to exercise your curiosity, creativity, and continuous learning through a self-guided experience. Walk-ins welcome.

Lavett is creating new works that will represent and amplify African folklore and tribal stories told from a Black woman’s perspective.Artist StatementThis body of work is inspired by cherished Storytime moments with my granddaughter, particularly our shared love for The People Could Fly by Virginia Hamilton. This powerful tale, rooted in an African American folktale, has also influenced one of my favorite authors, Toni Morrison, in Song of Solomon. These works serve as the foundation for my exploration of resilience, hope, and freedom throughout African American history.The Visual narrative I seek to convey traces a journey from Africa, through the

Join Leeway Foundation for a conversation-style Transformation Award (LTA) information session before the May 15th deadline.Nota: sesión sólo en inglés.Learn more about the Leeway Transformation AwardJoin Leeway Foundation for an in-person Transformation Award (LTA) Information Session and Guest Grantee Panel featuring insights from previous LTA grantees Andrea Walls (ACG '14, '20; LTA '21; WOO '20), candice iloh (LTA '24), and Heather Raquel Phillips (ACG '17; LTA' 20). Conversation moderated by Germaine Ingram (ACG '12; LTA '08). During the session, awardees will discuss their art for social change practice and their experience successfully applying for the LTA. Ask questions and learn

Street Movies! is a free screening and performance series bringing artists and independent short films to vibrant community spacesPresented in partnership with Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture, join us on Thursday, April 3rd for a curated screening of Middle Eastern shorts that combine politics with sci-fi and the supernatural. This program is co-curated by Joseph Fahim and will feature an opening performance by Palestinian composer and Buzoq player, Jiryis Murkus Ballan.Film Program:In Vitro (Dir. Larissa Sansour & Soren Lind, Palestine/Denmark/UK, 2019, 28 min): Commissioned by the Danish Arts Foundation for the 58th Venice Biennale, In Vitro, co-directed with Søren Lind, is

A FREE screening of Alex Eaves' documentary REUSE! Because You Can't Recycle The Planet, at STITCH AND DESTROY. .Celebrate the start of Earth Month with STITCH AND DESTROY! We are hosting a FREE screening of REUSE! , a documentary that inspired STITCH AND DESTROY's beginnings as a business dedicated to reusing textile waste.Reuse! Because You Can't Recycle the Planet by Alex EavesReuse! follows Reuse Pro Alex Eaves' cross-country adventure to the 48 contiguous US states. He finds endless reuse solutions for our waste problem that are sustainable, easy, and fun. And he learns how reuse benefits people, planet, and wallet.Check

EXPLORE DESIGN to exercise your curiosity, creativity, and continuous learning through a self-guided experience. Walk-ins welcome.

Show of art celebrating the many themes of Spring, with a concentration on all things EGGThe Craft Coven is hosting our second annual EGGY art show in the Cherry Street Pier first floor gallery until April 30th 2025. Opening reception will take place on April 4th for First Friday.What is EGGY?The theme eggy can be interpreted in many ways. This show is meant to be a celebration of all that Spring holds for our community. There are images that we connect with this time of year: eggs, rabbits, flowers, raindrops, color palette of pastels, greens and pinks just for example.

Come and unwind with us on First Friday with a laid-back game night!Come and unwind with us on First Friday with a laid-back game night!We’ll have several games on hand for 2 to 4 people to play at a time, and we will be trying out a vegan-themed card game that has just made its debut.Help us determine if it’s legit or not!Also, feel free to bring your own games (cards, dice, board games etc) for us to try!Entrance is free and donations are welcomed.Sign-up on AmericanVegan.org

Join us on Friday, April 4th for our NE Philly Community Fine Art Show.Join us on Friday, April 4th from 6pm to 9 pm at the Tacony LAB Community Arts Center for our NE Philly Community Fine Art Show First Friday. We will have light refreshments.Register here if you plan to attend!If you wish to display your work, please fill out the google form linked below.https://forms.gle/HDsHb8VGVxFKnVrUAThis is an event to showcase works that Northeast Philadelphia Residents have created. You do not need to have taken classes at the LAB to partcipate.Mural Arts Philadelphia Tacony LAB Community Art Center is inviting

Come on out to this 1st Friday event! Learn about the artist Gustav Klimt then create a collage featuring you and a loved one.Welcome to **Gustav Klimt, Create, and Sip** event! Join us for a fun evening of art and creativity at Cherry Street Pier in Philadelphia. Get inspired by the works of the famous artist Gustav Klimt and unleash your own artistic talents. This in-person event will take place on **Tue Apr 4th, 2025** at **7:00 PM**. Come ready to create, sip on some drinks, and enjoy a relaxing evening by the waterfront. No experience is necessary, just bring

Please join us for a Producers Forum screening featuring Dawn Logsdon and Lucie FaulknorFree for All: The Public Library by Dawn Logsdon and Lucie Faulknor (USA, 2025, 85 minutes) Free For All: The Public Library chronicles the more than a century long evolution of the nation’s public libraries, tracing the battles over who can enter, what belongs there, and who makes these decisions, while exploring how public commons are defined and defended. The film examines historical elements such as the central role of women, the institution’s role in cultural movements such as the Harlem Renaissance as well as current struggles

REGISTER HERE Trip Leader: Troy Bynum 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 180 species reported on eBird, we’re bound to find something special. Attendees will meet at the parking lot before walking down to the preserve. Dixon Meadow Preserve eBird Hotspot A Note About Our Field Trips: We encourage participants to regularly

Outdoors for All (Day Conference) convenes urban outdoor advocates around discussions centering improvement of access to natural resources.Since the summer of 2023, the Sally Blagg Family Foundation has been building relationships with landscape partners from across the Appalachian landscapes. Our goal was to return to our early American roots of environmental stewardship; exploration, subsistence farming and forest management. As we spent more time with individuals and institutions west of the fall line it became clear that deeper, more intentional, connectivity was necessary to bridge the so-called "urban/rural divide."The Outdoors for All (Community Day Conference) is a convening of urban outdoor

Gloves and tools are provided. Close-toed shoes are required. Bring a refillable water bottle if possible. Light snacks and water provided.Please joing us at Lardner's Point Park for a couple hours of stewardship! We'll teach you about native plants and how to keep them thriving this spring for our beloved pollinators. Come get acquainted with this gem of a park that truly showcases the work of our organization and dedicated volunteers. Gloves and tools are provided. Close-toed shoes are required. Bring a refillable water bottle if possible. Light snacks and water provided.Minors need a parent's signature to participate. Anyone under

Make an impact on Tacony Creek Park by cleaning up illegally dumped tires. This is a signature site of the Philly Spring Cleanup on 4.05Come celebrate The Philly Spring Cleanup with United by Blue , Philadelphia Parks and Rec, the Philadelphia Water Dept, The Office of Clean and Green, and TTF Watershed at Tacony Creek Park.We will come together to help preserve the health and beauty of Tacony Creek Park by tackling one of the largest illegal dumpsites in Philadelphia. Volunteers will remove illegally dumped tires as well as clear debris from surrounding streets. Being comfortable with lifting heavy objects