Events

January 4th – February 27th | Mon–Fri 10 AM – 4 PM | Cope House Gallery, 1 Awbury Rd, Philadelphia Join us in the Cope House Gallery this winter for Urban Wild, a collection of photographs from the Northwest Photo Club that represents it’s members’ diverse interests and feature the natural world that permeates the urban environment in Northwest Philadelphia. Be sure to join us for a Gallery Talk with Northwest Photo Club on January 10th from 3-4 PM, followed by the opening reception from 4-6PM. About the Northwest Photo Club: The Northwest Photo Club is a community of photographers

Share your voice! Join Friends of the Rail Park’s Community First Plan focus groups to help shape equitable development. All welcome.Community First Plan Focus GroupFriends of the Rail Park invites community members to participate in a series of focus group meetings as part of the Community First Plan (CFP). These sessions are an opportunity for residents, stakeholders, and neighbors to share their experiences, priorities, and ideas related to the Rail Park and future development in surrounding communities.The Community First Plan is focused on understanding community needs and working together to shape strategies that support equitable development, minimize displacement, and ensure

Learn how to sew a baby doll dress with your t-shirts! Join STITCH AND DESTROY for their newest garment-making workshop! STITCH AND DESTROY owners, Haven and Corey, will instruct you in the various steps of sewing a baby doll dress from your pre-loved t-shirts. Patterning, cutting fabric, sewing with knits, adding gathers, and garment construction will be covered. This class is split into two days. You must be able to attend both days to complete your dress! Day One: Tuesday 2/17 6PM-9:30PM We will go over designing your dress with your pre-loved t-shirts. Cutting and patchworking the shirts and cutting

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

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

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

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

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

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

This is an exclusive opportunity to receive a guided tour of the exhibition. Membership to the Museum is included in the ticket priceCelebrate Black History Month with a reception and an exclusive opportunity to take a guided tour through the African American Museum in Philadelphia's fascinating exhibition Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design. Read More.To support the Museum's efforts to preserve our legacy, each ticket purchase includes a 1-year Dual Membership. (Unlimited visits for 2 guests. Discounted tickets for 2 guests.)

Join your fellow Phambassadors for some phun! Meet new people and the first 25 people get a complimentary drink on us.Join us in celebrating Black History month at this month's first Black owned brewery in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania, Two Locals Brewing. First 25 Phambassadors will receive a complimentary drink on Two Locals!

An Offsite Exhibition Curated by Paradigm Gallery + Studio Celebrating the 150th Anniversary of Founding of PMSIAPhiladelphia’s Village of Industry & Art Celebrates the 150th Anniversary of the Founding of PMSIA (later the Philadelphia Museum of Art and UArts) in its Buildings with a Solo Exhibition from UArts Alum Artist Kay Healy, Presented in Partnership with Paradigm Gallery + Studio.Opening Reception:Thursday, February 26, 5 - 7 PMArtist tour at 6 PMLOCATIONVillage of Industry & Art, 320 North Broad Street, PhiladelphiaMEDIA CONTACT / ARTWORK INQUIRIESFor media inquiries, contact sara@grriffinprny.comFor artwork inquiries, contact info@paradigm-gallery.comMore details coming soon!

Rag Rug Round-Up Thursday, February 26, 2026 7:00 - 8:30 pm · $20 SHIFT · 252 Haverford Avenue · Narberth PA 19072 SOLD OUT! If you would like to be informed the next time this class runs, please email us. Rag rugs are a fun, functional, sustainable craft that can bring joy and interest to any space. Community member Christine Bonney Goon will demonstrate how to prepare upcycled fabric for this easy, no-sew method of rug making. Bundles of prepared strips of fabric are provided, allowing students to start their own rugs during the class. Students are welcome to bring

Join us for Adult Art Club, where we'll get creative, socialize, and enjoy great food and drinks together!Come join us for Adult Art Club , on Thursday, February 26th from 7- 9 PM at Chestnut Hill Brewing Company!Join a growing community of like-minded adults who love to create, connect, and sip great drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic alike). Whether you're a seasoned artist or just looking to try something new, these meetups are all about expression, relaxation, and community!What to Expect:A laid-back, judgement-free social environment perfect for all skill levelsGuided or freestyle art activities (supplies and prompts provided!)Opportunities to network with

Participate in salt study at Wissahickon Creek. Collect water samples and analysis for effects of winter salting.We apologize for having delayed the Winter Salt Snapshot twice! The winter conditions were too harsh to safely conduct the study.Are you interested in participating in a citizen science study? In the morning, WEC staff and Friends of the Wissahickon staff and volunteers will be taking water samples at 20 points along the Wissahickon Creek and its tributaries. Then we will bring back the samples and a few volunteers and staff will perform two test that indicate the levels of salt in the Creek.

An interdisciplinary symposium that engages experts in an exploration of truth(s) contested or revealed in crises.In conjunction with the Wolf Humanities Center’s 2025–2026 Forum on Truth, this interdisciplinary symposium engages experts in an exploration of truth(s) contested or revealed in crises across panels on (1) Institutions of Learning, (2) Land and its Technologies, and (3) Borders. In the framing, we take our cue from Sara Ahmed (2010), who understands crisis, perceived and described, as constructed; a crisis necessitates the identification and defense of shared norms and values, a world and its inhabitants, against that which threatens. The articulation of crisis

Close out Energy Week at Penn with a discussion of labor’s vision for Pennsylvania’s clean energy future.What does a worker-centered clean energy transition look like in one of the nation’s largest energy-producing states? This panel examines labor’s vision for Pennsylvania’s clean energy future—from building and launching the Union Energy coalition to shaping state policy that aligns climate action with economic security.Panelists will explore the key challenges and opportunities of organizing the emerging clean energy economy, including how to ensure strong labor standards, meaningful community benefits, and real pathways for fossil fuel workers and communities. The conversation will dig into what

We present Shining A Light on Black History in Philadelphia, a Black History Month celebration honoring the changemakers of our great city!Event Date: Friday, February 27, 2026Time: 6:00 PMLocation: The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Center4200 Wissahickon Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19129Admission: Free & Open to the PublicParking: Free Parking AvailableThis year’s celebration honors influential Philadelphians whose work continues to uplift and enrich our communities:Mother Mary Campbell – Philadelphia National Day of PrayerDr. Donald Dumpson – President/CEO of Diverse Arts Solutions and Minister of Arts at Arch Street Presbyterian ChurchLoree Jones Brown – CEO, PhilabundanceDr. Lorina Marshall Blake – President,

Theme Park showcases sketch comedians from all over the Philadelphia area, all pondering one specific theme. Break out your EGOT, because it's Awards Season! $7 fees included (or free with your purchase of a tickets of the 730 show that night) Please note that Skinner Studio is a third-floor walk-up in a historic building and unfortunately is not ADA-accessible.

Discover the variety of beautiful snowflake shapes and learn how they are made!SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28Snowflake Science (Ages 4+)10:00–11:00 AMMarissa Jacobs, Educator and Founder of The Art of EcologyDiscover the grandeur and variety of beautiful snowflake shapes! Explore how temperature—especially in cool forest habitats—and humidity influence the formation of intricate or simple snowflakes. After some outdoor exploration and hands-on discovery, create a take-home garland of decorative paper snowflakes.Suitable for ages 4+. Participants will be using kids’ scissors. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required for children only. Indoor/outdoor program, weather dependent.Members: $15 | Non-Members: $20

Share your voice! Join Friends of the Rail Park’s Community First Plan focus groups to help shape equitable development. All welcome.Community First Plan Focus GroupFriends of the Rail Park invites community members to participate in a series of focus group meetings as part of the Community First Plan (CFP). These sessions are an opportunity for residents, stakeholders, and neighbors to share their experiences, priorities, and ideas related to the Rail Park and future development in surrounding communities.The Community First Plan is focused on understanding community needs and working together to shape strategies that support equitable development, minimize displacement, and ensure

Chairloom Pop-Up Saturday, February 28, 2026 10:30 am - 6:00 pm SHIFT · 250 Haverford Avenue · Narberth PA 19072 Sort through designer fabric remnants leftover from custom upholstery projects. Chairloom is known for breathing life back into vintage and secondhand furniture, making the old new again. When a project is finished, there is frequently fabric that is no longer needed. In the spirit of reuse, these remnants are offered up at SHIFT throughout the year. About the Vendor Molly Burke of Chairloom operates at the intersection of art and sustainability, shifting the conversation around vintage furniture and design. The

Visit Philadelphia has partnered with 1838 Black Metropolis and The Black Journey to offer free guided walking tours throughout February.

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

A Semiquincentennial Celebration of The Ordinary Colored Girl

Join us to learn the basics of the Stained Glass process while putting together your very own Glass Window Hanging!With this workshop you will have a chance to learn about the basics of building stained glass by putting together a beveled glass window or wall hanging. This class will focus on copper foiling and soldering with no glass cutting. When you arrive your set of glass pieces will be cut and ready for you to assemble them in your own unique composition. Then we will all begin foiling together. You will use specialized tools to solder with very high temperatures.

Knit and Crochet Meetup. Come work on a project, or start a new one! We will have basic instruction available.Join us for a fiber arts meetup! We'll be here making things with yarn! Come and start a project, or continue a project you've started. We can provide basic instruction for knitting and crochet. No Experience required. You can drop in any time during the 4 hour period.

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

Combine your love of art and the natural world to create scientific illustrations!SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28Scientific Illustration Workshop1:00–3:00 PMMarissa Jacobs, Educator and Founder of The Art of EcologyExplore the beauty and detail of the natural world through the lens of an artist. Using natural artifacts as inspiration, participants will be guided step-by-step in documenting their observations with pencil, ink, and color.This workshop is ideal for anyone wishing to deepen their understanding of nature, animals, and plants while enjoying relaxing art techniques and improving their skills in a friendly, supportive setting.All materials provided; no prior art or scientific experience required.Members: $45 |

Unfurl your senses and connect to nature through creative writing, storytelling, and exploratory nature invitations.SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28Restorative Nature Writing1:00–3:00 PMStacey Vinci, Certified Forest Therapy GuideUnfurl your senses and connect to nature through creative writing, storytelling, and exploratory nature invitations. Classes blend elements of narrative therapy, somatic practices, and forest bathing to promote wellness and a stronger relationship to the natural land.All materials provided, including notebooks, pencils, and an herbal tea tasting. Workshops will be held indoors with an outdoor walk, weather dependent. Please dress appropriately with sturdy footwear.Members: $35/class | Non-Members: $40/class__________________________________________Join us for both! Restorative Nature Writing classes will

Step into history this Black History Month for a powerful, immersive tour experience at the Johnson House Historic Site.

Join us for a celebration of culture and heritage at Echoes of the Diaspora, where stories come to life through narration, story and music.Echoes of the Diaspora:Is a dynamic Philadelphia-based performance collective bringing together master storytellers, musicians, vocalists, dancers, and poets in a stirring celebration of African and New African-descended traditions. Through powerful rhythms, soaring voices, sacred movement, and spoken word, the ensemble creates a rich tapestry of sound and spirit that bridges past and present, honoring ancestral wisdom while uplifting contemporary expression.Each performance is an immersive cultural journey — where drum meets dance, story narration meets song, and memory

Connect with others and your practice in the lush greenhouse setting! LOCATION Fairmount Park Horticulture Center   Fairmount Park Conservancy is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated return of Greenhouse Yoga at the Fairmount Park Horticulture Center on select dates throughout the winter. Escape the winter blues and connect with your practice in the lush, tropical setting of the Horticulture Center’s greenhouse. These all-level classes take place on select Sundays and will be led by a rotation of experienced teachers from Tula Yoga. ABOUT THE HORTICULTURE CENTER: The Horticulture Center in West Fairmount Park, a modern exhibition hall and greenhouse, was built for the Bicentennial

Learning and reviewing conflict de-escalation techniques and how to stay grounded in the moment while safely handling tense situationsDe-escalation training topics:Early identification: Recognizing signs of agitation and intervening earlyConflict resolution: Using negotiation and mediation to address the underlying drivers of conflictEmpathy: Being nonjudgmental and trying to understand the other person's feelingsPersonal space: Allowing space to show respect and decrease anxietyBoundaries: Setting clear guidelines for what is acceptableCalmness: Remaining calm and not letting your own emotions impact youBenefits of de-escalation training:Reducing stressImproving moraleImproving communicationImproving retentionImproving productivityImproving customer retentionPreventing violent or aggressive incidentsPromoting a safer environment

Black Lotus Holistic Health Collective presents Self Care Sundays with meditation and yoga classes.Welcome to Self Care Sundays! Join us on Sundays at 11:00 AM for some time dedicated to self-care and relaxation. This event will take place at Black Lotus HHC at 206 Rittenhousetown Lane, where you can unwind and focus on yourself.Take part in yoga sessions, meditation exercises, and mindfulness activities to rejuvenate your mind and body. Treat yourself to healthy snacks and refreshments while connecting with like-minded individuals. Don't miss out on this opportunity to prioritize your well-being and practice self-love. See you there!More about Black Lotus

Join the Philly Tracking Club for a special indoor-and-outdoor winter meetup at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge! Philly Tracking Club is a new, volunteer-led group offering free co-learning experiences in wildlife track & sign—open to anyone curious about nature.We'll start with a short 30-minute indoor session to introduce basic tracking concepts, build shared vocabulary, and connect as a group. Afterward, we’ll head outside for a relaxed walk on the trail to look for wildlife tracks and signs around the reservoir. This event is FREE, and all levels are welcome. Register with phillyanimaltracks@gmail.com Indoor session: 1:00–1:30 PMOutdoor walk: 1:30–2:30 PMIndoor Q&A

Please join us for an immersive art viewing and sound bath experience with Sound Therapy Practitioner + Recording Artist Luna Maye.An early evening invitation to slow perception, soften the nervous system, and listen deeply."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.Set 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.

A conversation with Margot Wallström, Sweden’s former Minister of Foreign AffairsJoin 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.Drawing 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

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

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

Join us for our monthly drawing club with artist Bob Dix. Come and learn new skills! All ages.Come 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.

A two-day conference to share the latest in wetland research, practice and policy, education, and progress in projects and science.Get ready for another amazing event! In previous years, this conference has brought together over 425 attendees, 75 different presentations and poster displays, 45 exhibitors and sponsor tables, and 16 states. Discover more about this inspiring conference.The call for presentation and poster abstracts are now open. Applications are being accepted for the Dr. Robert Brooks Student Scholarship. A light agenda is available online.Registration opens on October 1, 2025 and closes on January 21, 2026.Interested in becoming a non-profit exhibitor or sponsor?

Special guided tours of the Fairmount Water Works, a National Historic Landmark.Come at the end of your workday!One 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.Questions? Email us

A conversation on the current state of global anti-corruption efforts.Throughout 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.US 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

Join Neighbors Across Market for a community-driven discussion about the future of Market East.We 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.In 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.Connect with your neighbors, learn about the development history of Market East, and be a part

A hands-on writing workshop where artists develop their artist statement, professional bio, and CV.Many artists struggle not with making the work—but with explaining it.This 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.This 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

This half-day training and equipment demonstration will guide landscaping professionals on the transition to electric landscaping equipment.Lower Merion area landscaping professionals and caretakers of commercial, institutional, and municipal properties are welcome to attend this FREE event, aimed at providing guidance on how to transition to electric equipment to comply with Lower Merion Township's gas powered leaf blower ordinance.1 hour of expert-led classroom instruction will focus on the logistics, economics and benefits of transitioning to electric equipment. Afterwards, participants will get a hands-on demonstration of electric equipment from manufacturers like STIHL, Kress, Milwaukee, Greenworks, EGO, and more.Participants will have a chance