Events

Bring your own supplies or use some of ours! Start a new project or bring one you're already working on.Bring your own supplies or use some of ours! Start a new project or bring one you're already working on. Come out and draw or paint and exchange ideas with your peers!

Learn practical tools to create a harmonious home environment that encourages youth autonomy and a sense of shared responsibility.Join Us for a Transformative Workshop!Are you a parent navigating the delicate balance between granting your young people freedom and managing the responsibilities that come with it? This workshop is designed for you! We will delve into the creative tension between supporting individual goals and fostering a strong sense of community.In this engaging session, you’ll discover practical tools and techniques for creating a harmonious home environment. We aim to empower parents to encourage youth autonomy while cultivating a collective sense of responsibility.Don’t

We found the perfect pairing – wine and cheese, plus Tria and Philly Wine School at the Fitler Club! Sample six perfect wine and cheese pairings curated by Tria's Wine Director, Lauren Harris. Lauren will be on hand to sip and savor with you alongside Philly Wine School's own Noelle Allen. This walk-around event is less formal than your regular wine classes, but every bit as fun and educational. Details Thursday, November 21, 2024 6:30 - 8:00 pm The Fitler Club – 24 S24th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 $50 per guest Event capacity is limited, so reserve now!

Attend this session to learn all about plants with healing properties with master gardener, Rich Kedanis!For millennia, people have utilized plants for healing purposes. Join Penn State Master Gardener Rich Kedanis in this discussion, where the focus will be on using readily available healing plants found in North America. Additionally, we will delve into the practice of therapeutic gardening and the cultivation of highly nutritious foods.This event will take place virtually via Zoom. The Zoom link will be emailed to all participants in the confirmation email generated from program registration.

Discover the specific native plant allies that can bolster biodiversity and outcompete invasive speciesTHURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21Native Plant Allies: A Non-Chemical Approach to Ecological Gardening7:00–8:30 PMElyse Jurgen, Owner of Waxwing EcoWorks Co.Have you struggled to restore your “back forty” where aggressive introduced species like lesser celandine pervade? Discover the specific native plant allies that can bolster biodiversity in the toughest planting sites without the need of harmful sprays! Whether you are a home gardener, a leader of a community native gardening project, or an ecological practitioner, this presentation will equip you with the native plant knowledge and ecological design practices to

Join us for an evening of some of our favorite short films by local filmmakers that have screened at Philadelphia film festivals this year.Join cinéSPEAK for our third annual Best of Fests. In this program, we feature some of our favorite short films from Philly-based filmmakers that recently screened at our region’s film festivals. The film screening will be followed by a filmmaker Q&A.This program includes films that screened at BlackStar Film Festival, Philadelphia Latino Arts and Film Festival, Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival, and Diamond Screen Film and Media Arts Festival at Temple University.**EVENT FLOW:Doors @ 6:30PMFilm Program @

Photo courtesy of Brad Maule Meeting at the Cresheim Valley Pergola Join Debbie and Jim as we explore an area of the park we don’t often visit, the Cresheim Trail! Starting at Germantown Avenue, we’ll see the ruins of the barn of Buttercup Cottage and where Lake Surprise once was. We’ll take note of what some of our favorite and least favorite plants look like in late autumn as we hike ~4-4.25 miles. We’ll be sure to point out two interesting tulip trees on our route! Some of the trails are rocky, so come prepared in sturdy, close-toed shoes. Children

Monthly program focusing on a different source of food in Philadelphia be it a market, garden, cooperative, or other source.Where Can You Source Your Food in Philly? West Phillie Produce!Our November program will focus on West Phillie Produce. Join Chef Joy Parham for a taste of Black American Cuisine inspired by the West African and West Indian diaspora.Space is limited and priority will be given to registered attendees. Tickets will be honored up until 3:50 pm, please arrive by 3:45 pm to guarantee your seat. At 3:50 pm, we will fill open seats. Please email kitchen@freelibrary.org for more information.

Join the Lancaster Conservancy at LUCA as we raise money during the ExtraGive to save our local woods and water!Stop by LUCA any time from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. on November 22 to dine, drink, and donate to save nature as we celebrate the ExtraGive! Enjoy LUCA's award-winning food and a fantastic drink on us while DJ Image spins tunes. We'll also have a giving room set up to help you make your ExtraGive donations. Together, we can protect the beautiful woods and water that make our community such a wonderful place to live and explore! This event is free

Join us for the Only Love Grows 5k where we run with purpose and spread love every step of the way!Only Love Grows 5k- Run with Purpose Run with Love!Join us for the Only Love Grows 5K, a race that celebrates resilience, unity, and love in response to the racism and antisemitism that FarmerJawn faced this year. This is more than a race—it’s a stand for justice and a call for change. Bring your family out for a wonderful morning in collaboration with Men's Night Run Club!Whether you’re running to make a statement or walking to show your support, you’ll

Join Us for a DIY Natural Apothecary Workshop! Learn how to make medicinal salves, teas, and syrups perfect for coughs and colds.Join Us for a DIY Natural Apothecary Workshop!As cold and flu season approaches, why not equip yourself with some delightful, natural remedies? Join Lady Danni for an engaging workshop where you’ll discover the art of crafting your very own salves, syrups, and teas using simple, natural ingredients.In this hands-on session, you'll learn how to create an infused oil, transform it into a soothing salve, and brew a robust tea to make a comforting syrup perfect for coughs and colds.

An introduction to Screenprinting at the Soapbox Community Print Shop & Zine Library in West Philadelphia.About this EventIn this beginning course you will learn the basics of screenprinting. Participants will bring a prepared image and we will provide all the materials, tools and training. Learn the protocol of our printshop and darkroom, as well as health and safety standards for screenprinting. Turn your one-color image into a screen and print an edition of posters, greeting cards or even t-shirts! With the completion of this beginner course, students will be prepared to take more specialized, intermediate courses. Students may also choose

Along with American history buffs, cycle tourists will enjoy this national treasure chock full of scenic vistas, and great bikeways.

Welcome to Herbal Aid! The Many Hands Community Apothecary is a cluster of garden beds located in The Farm at Awbury. During the Herbal Aid Ed course, students will care and support those garden beds over the 9-month course of study. The program covers an introduction to 40+ plants from a range of cross-cultural traditions. These include the cultivated, wild, and native medicines of our Philadelphia bio-region on the ancestral indigenous territory of the Lenni Lenape/Wingohoking. Each class includes hands-on time in the Many Hands Community Apothecary garden on site at Awbury Arboretum where we will cover various growing methods,

Inspired by “Diasporicans—the 5.5 million people living Stateside who continue to cook the food of our homeland.”Share foods and stories of the Afro-Indigenous Diaspo-Rican intersecting identities and plant-based ancestral recipes with Rebeca from Veggie Mijas.“Veggie Mijas is a collective of people of color passionate about spreading awareness of the lack of resources we have to healthier options in the hood, animal liberation, and environmental justice.”Featuring the books Black Rican Vegan and Diasporican.

Bring beautiful blooms indoors this fall!SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23Autumn Harvest Centerpiece1:00–3:00 PMPeicha Chang, Floral DesignerAdd some autumnal flair to your table just in time for Thanksgiving. Join us for a hands-on workshop to create your own seasonal masterpiece. Play with the colors and textures of autumn as you arrange your centerpiece with flowers, foliage, and dried elements.All materials provided—bring your creativity!Members: $45 | Non-Members: $55

The practice of forest bathing encourages you to slow down, quiet your mind and connect with nature.Join certified Forest Therapy guide and Master Naturalist, Shelli Smith, for a relaxing stroll through Nemours Estate's gardens and grounds.Pre-registration required, space is limited.After check-in at Guest Entrance, go to the Wellbeing Tent for Workshop.

Accompanying Uses of the Ironic, the first solo exhibition of Rashid Zakat, will be a performance based off of the artist's popular Revival!, an audio-visual and now performance meditation celebrating the visual and sonic culture of shared Black spiritual experience Following the performance will be a conversation with curators Joyce Chung (Asian Arts Initiative) and Maori Karmael Holmes (Blackstar Projects). @AsianArtsPhilly @rashidzakat

Come join our fun knitting class for adults who are just starting out - we'll have a blast learning together!

Weekly walking group to promote healthy habitsWalk PHL is a Philadelphia Health Department program focused on getting people walking on a regular basis. Meet at the Tree house. Join our staff for a nature walk to focus on being active and exploring the surrounding natural areas. There a Small parking lot by the center you can park at for easier access. Please register using Eventbrite or by emailing us at WEC@Phila.gov

Beginner level crochet, all levels welcome!we will use single and double crochet stiches to learn to make our own blankets!These are skills that help us be more environmentally friendly by using what we have and making a good quality blanket that will last you decades.

Join us for Lite Instruction - a fun and easygoing event with The AACOPhilly to learn something new in a relaxed setting!"Lite Instruction," with The AACOPhillyEvent Description: Join us for a fun and interactive event with The AACOPhilly at the Tacony LAB Community Arts Center. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artist, this event is perfect for anyone looking to unleash their creativity. Get ready to learn new techniques, meet fellow art enthusiasts, and have a blast creating something special. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to explore your artistic side!Priscilla was born in North Philadelphia and raised

Join the Palestine Festival of Literature for powerful performances and a thought-provoking conversation in our first-ever event in Philly.Join Ahmad Almallah, Huda Fakhreddine, Sarah Hagi, Malcolm Harris, Nicki Kattoura & Ahmad Shokr for and evening of powerful performances and a thought-provoking discussion about Palestine — its past, present, and future. Don't miss the Palestine Festival of Literature's first-ever event in Philly.

Along with American history buffs, cycle tourists will enjoy this national treasure chock full of scenic vistas, and great bikeways.

Aspiring sustainable designers, compete at our Holiday Eco-Trunk Show on Nov 30! Win cash prizes and apprenticeship program entry!Are you an aspiring or experienced sustainable designer with a talent for upcylcing?Compete in Project Runway Recycled: Holiday Eco-Trunk Show on November 30, 2024! This is your chance to showcase your unique designs, gain recognition, and win exciting prizes.Competition Details: Materials Provided: Select from Runway Recycled's deadstock, donated, and unsold items to craft your upcycled collection.Portfolio Building: Present your work to an enthusiatic audience and build your professional portfolio. Cash Prizes & Recognition: The top designer will win $250, and runner-ups can

Join us for a fun holiday trunk show featuring eco-chic designs from Project Runway Recycled contestants - don't forget to cast your vote!Experience an evening where creativity meets sustainability at Project Runway Recycled: Holiday Eco-Trunk Show! Join us on November 30 at 4 PM to witness talented, aspiring sustainable designers showcase their best upcycled fashion creation. Your vote will help determine the winner of this exciting competition!Why Attend?Be the Judge: Play a vital role in choosing the winning design by casting your vote.VIP Experience: For $10, early entry at 3 PM, a sparkling grape drink served in a flute, reserved

Although many of us were not surprised by the outcome of Election Day, the weighted, collective sting of institutional bigotry and complete

Come join our fun knitting class for adults who are just starting out - we'll have a blast learning together!

Hands-on wellness workshops for those wanting to start or deepen their wellness journey; taught by community healers.Come to this weekly wellness series on Sundays 2-3pm. Different dates to come. We will explore herbs, essential oils, and other wellness products. How to use, prepare, and the medicinal qualities of these products. We will also be exlploring healthy habits and tips on honoring your wellness journey. More about d'griot.d'griot (pronounced “duh-gree-o”) is named in honor of African storytellers and urban slang. A space of story; stories of our ancestors, the magic in the present, and our intent for the future. We will

Come join us for a tour of the Phoenixville Wastewater Hydrothermal Carbonization Plant and learn how we turn waste into valuable resources!Phoenixville Wastewater Hydrothermal Carbonization Plant Tour Curious about how wastewater can be turned into valuable resources? Join us for a tour of the Phoenixville Wastewater Hydrothermal Carbonization Plant! Learn about the innovative process of converting organic waste into biochar and renewable energy. Get a behind-the-scenes look at sustainable solutions in action. Don't miss this opportunity to explore cutting-edge technology in a real-world setting. Reserve your spot today!

Come join us at Christmas Village for a festive tasting with seasonal delights paired with holiday beverages.Christmas Village: Tastes & Toasts Food TourExperience the festive flavors and traditions of Philadelphia's beloved Christmas Village in a more immersive way. Our "Tastes and Toasts of Christmas Village" tour invites you to savor holiday specialties from authentic German treats to other seasonal delights, paired with festive beverages. Along the way, you'll uncover the rich history behind the German and European traditions that inspire the food, drinks, and decorations. There's no better way to embrace the spirit of Christmas Village!Tour includes 6 food tastings,

Join us for Grief Medicine, a healing space to honor our losses and find comfort in community support.

Ever wanted to write for a Neuroinclusive Literary Magazine now is your chance. Anything to do with the arts? In our Community ages 63 to 6Neurospicey is a Literary Magazine which combines creativity imagination and a tremendous amount of hard work.If you ever wanted to write for a literary magazine now is your chance. Anything to do with the arts? If you want to interview somebody? If you want to write about dance? If you want to write about photography, if you want to write about writing a character - whether it’s animation or a storyline, If you make comics

Join us for a transformative workshop on how nutrition and food can help balance your nervous system!Yoga of Nutrition and Food - in a welcoming, supportive group webinar, learn how Yoga movement, breathing, and mental patterns intersect with nutrition and health. With Yoga philosophy lessons, practice exercises, and option at home self study assessments, there's something for everyone here. In his third session, "Balancing The Nervous System", Dan will share how when our mind nervous system is balanced, we make better choices. Learn to cultivate a balanced nervous system with a guided exercise and discussion around lifestyle habits.This virtual offering

Join us for another Andrea Mitchell Center graduate student workshop, featuring Abram J. Lyons and Stuti Shah.Presenter Bios:Abram J. Lyons is a PhD Social Welfare candidate in the School of Social Policy & Practice at the University of Pennsylvania. His research focuses on the impact of community-based anti-poverty interventions on child maltreatment and child welfare permanency outcomes for American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) families. He is particularly interested in how these interventions can mitigate the long-lasting effects of colonization and systemic racism on Indigenous families. Mr. Lyons holds a Bachelor of Science in Philosophy and Psychology from the University of Idaho.

Welcome to the East Market Holiday Series! Join us at Jefferson Plaza - East Market for a festive celebration filled with holiday cheer.Welcome to the East Market Holiday Series! Join us at Jefferson Plaza - East Market for a festive celebration filled with holiday cheer. This in-person event is the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit with friends and family. Enjoy live music, delicious food, and shopping for unique gifts from local vendors. Make your own s'moresHot Chocolate BarHoliday movies Themed entertainment Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to experience the magic of the holiday season. We

It's time to celebrate 2024: Let’s reflect on the sustainable strides we’ve made together! Join us for our Green Elephant, a holiday event that combines festive fun with sustainable living. This unique gathering will feature: -A Green Elephant Gift Exchange: Bring a gently used item from home, a thrifted find, or a thoughtfully regifted item. You'll be able to share a green story, or find a new gift in time for the holiday season. -Workshops on Conscious Spending: Get tips for a lighter-footprint holiday season. -Networking with Impact-Makers: Connect with others dedicated to positive change. -Delicious light snacks and wine/drinks/NA

Come join Tiernan for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn how to throw miniature ceramics on the wheel!Miniature Ceramics on the WheelMeets on Wednesday December 4th and Wednesday December 11th from 5:30 - 8:30 pmUnlock your creativity in our hands-on Miniature Wheel Throwing Ceramics class! Designed for both beginners and seasoned potters, this two-session course focuses on the art of crafting small-scale pottery on a mini wheel. Over the course of two sessions, you’ll learn essential wheel-throwing techniques tailored to working on a miniature scale.In session one you'll learn the basics of wheel operation, clay preparation, and essential techniques for

Sew a bottle tote bag. Perfect for gifts! Advanced beginner class - do not take if you have not taken Sewing 101.Sew a bottle tote bag with Emily Hitchner. This is an advanced beginner class, you must have taken sewing 101 before enrolling. Perfect for gifts!One Session Class, December 4, from 6pm-8pmPicture from allpeoplequilt.comTacony LAB Class Enrollment and Attendance PolicyAttendance Policy: We understand that traffic and other delays happen, however we request you to be on time to our events. We have a 15 minute grace period. If we are not notified and you are more than 15 minutes late,

Part craft fair, block party, and harm-reduction hub, we're bringing together artists, performers, and organizers to collective careREGISTERING AHEAD NOT REQUIRED. This is to help spread the word!Come celebrate the 2nd Collective Market with DVAA and our partner Old Pine Community Center on November 6th from 6-9pm!The Collective Market is a night market that serves the community. We connect our neighbors under the stars through art, music, care resources, and more with pop-up events around the city.This project was supported in part by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.DVAA uses art

How Philadelphia's Golden Age Retailers Celebrated Christmas with historian Thomas Keels and author Lawrence Arrigale.Philadelphia historian Tom Keels and Lawrence M. Arrigale return to Ambler Library with a presentation on their book, Philadelphia's Golden Age of Retail. "Miracles on Market Street" shows how Philadelphia's many department and specialty stores enticed and enchanted holiday shoppers, from the Colonial Easter Village at Lits, to Snellenburg's Mother's Day Flower Show, to Gimbels' Thanksgiving Day Parade, to the Dickens Village at Strawbridge & Clothier and the Christmas Light Show at Wanamaker's! This presentation features dozens of fascinating images from holidays past, but shows how

Start or deepen your yoga practice in community with other queer and trans people of color! Classes include both movement and meditation.

Our Young Coyote Tracks programs offer 5 -7 year olds the opportunity to engage with Nature Connection practices in fun and meaningful ways.Our Young Coyote Tracks programs are drop-off programs offered to children aged 5 - 7 years old. Participants are then guided into the Natural World in a safe and exciting ways. Through sensory awareness activities, natural movement challenges, and 'survival skill' introductions - particpants are made more aware of, and lead to feel at home with, the Earth and her many children - rocky, rooted, finned, feathered, and furred!

Join PCSSM for a talk from climate scientist and climate communicator Katharine Hayhoe.Please join the Penn Center for Science, Sustainability and the Media (PCSSM) and the Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) for a talk from renowned climate scientist and climate communicator Dr. Katharine Hayhoe with an introduction from PCSSM Director Dr. Michael Mann.Talk Abstract: Scientists are often stereotyped as detached, value-free thinkers, yet it is often our humanity that compels us to address complex crises like climate change. The real question is not whether scientists should engage with society, but how we can do so in ways that advance truth

Lancaster PA IPL Celebration EventJoin PA IPL supporters and friends for a Lancaster Fall Social on Thursday December 5th from 5-7pm. We’ll meet at Root, Lancaster’s vegan restaurant and bar downtown. Come for a drink or grab a bite to eat!With no formal agenda for the evening, folks are invited to come and socialize, share about climate work happening in their own worlds, and hear about current and future murmurations at PA IPL. We’ll get warmed up with a round of climate bingo, first person to bingo gets a drink of your choice on us! If you’ve been around in

Learn how to create a native garden with visual interest and benefits for wildlife!Our home gardens are often designed for the warm growing season, overlooking the potential of a stunning winter garden with snow-capped seed heads and hints of green.Students will learn 20 native plants that are showstoppers in a winter home garden and tips on supporting overwintering wild bees, butterflies/moths, and songbirds.Bring a jar/vase to build a take-home native plant winter bouquet!The Lancaster Conservancy has protected over 10,000 acres of natural lands, which are critically important to supporting biodiversity. Smaller patches of native habitats spread throughout urban landscapes are

EVERYONE REMEMBERS GETTING THEIR 1ST BIKE. LET'S HELP KIDS RECEIVE ONE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!There is so much joy seeing a child get their first bike! That's Why Ron "Jaws" Jaworski & his foundation, Jaws Youth Playbook, are teaming up to give at-risk youth the freedom that a bike brings. The pride of owning a bike encourages lifelong habits of exercise, outdoor activity and independence. During this holiday season, we will be collecting donations to put toward purchasing hundreds of brand new Huffy bikes for our 9th Annual Jaws Holiday Bike Drive on December 5-6th at North10 Philadelphia. Volunteers and staff

Join us for a discussion of The Vedge Bar Book with co-owners of Vedge, Rich Landau and Kate Jacoby, on Friday December 6th at 6pm EST!We are very excited to welcome Rich Landau and Kate Jacoby into the store on Friday, December 6th at 6pm for a celebration of The Vedge Bar Book: Plant-Based Cocktails and Light Bites for Inspired Entertaining! Landau and Jacoby are co-owners of Vedge, an award-winning vegetarian resturant located in Philadelphia that pioneered plant-based fine dining, and will be discussing their book, resturant, and bartending philosophy.We ask that all interested attendees register for a ticket through

Please join us for First Friday to celebrate 3 new, exciting collections and the opportunity to view/collect from all gallery floors.Paradigm Gallery + Studio is pleased to present three distinct collections to end the year with contemplation and well wishes. Collections will feature new artwork and objects from artists Branche Coverdale, Danielle SeeWalker, and Kay Seohyung Lee.Featured Collections: Branche Coverdale, Danielle SeeWalker, and Kay Seohyung Lee will be on view on the second floor of the Paradigm Arts Building (12 N 3rd St) from December 6 through December 29, 2024, with a public opening reception on Friday, December 6 from

Join us on Friday, December 6th from 6 pm to 8:30 pm at the Tacony LAB Community Arts Center for our 3rd Annual Holiday First Friday!Join us on Friday, December 6th from 6 pm to 8:30 pm at the Tacony LAB Community Arts Center for our 3rd Annual Holiday First Friday!Free Santa pictures for you and your family, including your pets! We will have an Artsy SantaLocal artists and artisans for gift shopping fun! This is our holiday maker market. This is the form to register to attend, not to vend. If you are interested in vending, please fill out

an afro-beat family experience to view d'gallery, meet vendors, eat wholesome food. +storytelling + creative + seasonal activitiesHello!We will be hosting the Afro-Garden Party every First Friday at d'griot gallery + herb shoppe (soon to be a wellness cafe!)+Wholistic Vendors of Artists & Wellness Professionals email rad.love.philly@gmail.com if you are interested in vending+Food & Teas d'griot will provide; getting a sneak peek on what we will be offering once the cafe opens. vegan, vegetarian, nutrient dense...made with love, always+Afrobeat y'all know we gotta bring the vibes. Live drummers / percussionists welcome to join in the rhythms.+Community Archiving / Storytelling we

Historic cemeteries are full of symbolism. Join us as we uncover the meaning behind the symbols! It's a tour about art & death people! Yes!!Historic cemeteries are full of symbolism. Mount Vernon is no different. Join us for a comprehensive tour that helps us understand the various meanings behind the symbols. This art and architecture-focused tour will examine in detail many of the fabulous sculptures that grace the cemetery's blighted grounds. See angels emerging from the vines, discuss the symbolism behind the various urns and adornments topping MVC's magnificent obelisks, and spend some time examining our incomparable Gardel Monument -

We're joining our friends at Heroic Gardens to create an organic lasagna-style garden to prepare 1-acre of land for a sunflower fieldCreate an Organic Lasagna Garden with Heroic GardensRiverfront North is helping our friends at Heroic Gardens to create a lasagna garden that will prepare a 1-acre plot of land in Holmesburg for a Veteran-run sunflower field in 2025! Join us at Torresdale Avenue & Megargee Street for a hands-on workshop where you'll discover the secrets to building a thriving organic garden from scratch and play a part of something that's never been done before in the city limits!Join the

Celebrate different seasonal and holiday traditions at our annual 'Winter around the World' event at Lemon Hill Mansion. TIME 10:00 am - 4:00 pm LOCATION Lemon Hill Mansion Lemon Hill Drive Philadelphia PA, 19130 Fairmount Park Conservancy is excited to welcome the public to Lemon Hill Mansion in East Fairmount Park for multiple fun-filled days this holiday season. Experience how different countries and cultures celebrate the winter season with a continuation of our “Winter around the World” theme. On the first weekend, we will showcase the seasonal and holiday traditions of the Caribbean (Saturday, December 7) and Japan (Sunday, December