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  • A Sketchbook of Fungi

    September is a great month for foraging for fungi. Starting a sketchbook of mushrooms can be a wonderful way to document your finds, enhance your observational skills, and refine your drawing technique. We’ll discuss how to begin a fall fungi sketchbook. Graphite, archival pens, or watercolor – or all three…it’s up to you. Basic mushroom drawing skills will be shared along with demonstrations of how to create your very own tribute to your mycological finds. A detailed list of required materials can be found here. This program takes place in-person (at Mt. Cuba Center) Friday, September 23 About the Instructor:

    $75

  • Spiral Q’s 22nd Annual Peoplehood Parade

    Paul Robeson House 4951 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us as we march in celebration of the People - especially those who live and work at the forefront of fighting against oppression and discrimination. Peoplehood is handmade and people powered, bringing the community together with giant puppets, drum lines, banners, performances, and art. The parade begins at 1pm at the Paul Robeson House 4951 Walnut St Performances start around 2:30 at Clark Park at 45th and Chester and end by 3:30pm.

    Free

  • Elegant Winter Container Workshop

    Give entryways a festive, elegant look from now until the new year with a classic outdoor urn arrangement. This hands-on class includes an introduction to design principles and all the elements needed to create a long-lasting display of native winterberry, magnolia, and evergreen branches. Bring hand pruners and a large box to transport your finished container home. This program takes place in-person (at Mt. Cuba Center) Friday, December 9, 2022 About the Instructor: Susan Dixon is the perennial plant buyer and department manager at Gateway Garden Center in Hockessin, DE. She has attended classes ornamental horticulture at New York Botanical

    $79

  • Feminist Flea Mini Market

    Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night at Dave and Buster’s – Philadelphia
    Bok 1901 South 9th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    “Feminist Flea Mini Market” is an evening market curated by Zissel of Feminist Flea Market & Craft Fair and designer Bokeum Jeon to highlight local artists and makers for the holiday season. Featuring 10 unique vendors, 50+ local artists currently selling at Baby Tooth, and the 1ST-floor shops of BOK, the market makes shopping from local small businesses for the holiday season easy! The market will be on December 9, 2022 from 6:00-10:00 PM at Building Bok, 821 Dudley Street. Masks recommended. For vendor list and more info, visit: www.babytooth.xyz and follow them on Instagram @feminist_flea @babytooth.xyz

  • Natural Holiday Arrangement

    Plants collected for their winter interest provide an abundant palette for creating uniquely beautiful holiday arrangements. Combine fragrant evergreens, pinecones, berries, decorative branches, and other natural delights into an elegant seasonal display for your home or to give as a gift. Bring hand pruners and a medium-to-large box to transport your finished arrangement home. This program takes place in-person (at Mt. Cuba Center) Friday, December 16, 2022 (Snow Date: Saturday, December 17) About the Instructor: Serah Pesce is the Education Specialist at Mt Cuba Center. She holds a BS in Landscape Contracting, Design/Build from Pennsylvania State University and is a

    $79

  • For the Love of Bluebirds

    Christmas apparel sale
    Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne, PA, United States

    Bluebird numbers were once in decline but thanks to the efforts of conservation minded individuals and organizations their numbers have increased. Unfortunately, some Bluebird lovers think they are doing a good deed by simply putting up a nest box in their back yard. That is not the case and often can do more harm than good. Join us for this informative session if you are interested in being a responsible Bluebird ‘landlord’ or just want to learn more about these charismatic and native cavity nesting birds.

    $15 – $20

  • The Secret Life of the Red Fox Book Reading and Art Workshop

    Christmas apparel sale
    Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne, PA, United States

    Riverbend is excited to host local illustrator Kate Garchinsky for a reading of "The Secret Life of the Red Fox" followed by an art workshop. This fun, educational story is perfect for a winter's day. The story begins on a snowy February afternoon and follows the mother fox’s life cycle as the seasons change around her. Following the book reading, Kate will lead participants through an art project. This event is intended for children ages 6-12. A parent or guardian must accompany the child to the event. Pre-ordering of the book is available with your ticket purchase. The deadline to

    $15 – $20

  • Unquiet Fury Exhibition – Public Open Reception

    InLiquid Gallery 1400 North American, Suit 108, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us at The Crane Local Gallery on February 9 from 6 - 9 PM for the Public Reception for the poignant exhibition "Unquiet Fury" From January 28 through March 11, 2023 the InLiquid is pleased to present Unquiet Fury: The Women's Uprising in Iran a solo show by the Iranian American, Nazanin Moghbeli that was made in response to the cultural uprising that began in 2021 and was led by women. Moghbeli’s work abstracts traditional Persian calligraphy and combines it with Farsi poetry and fragments of CIA documents, capturing the undulating course of Iranian culture and national identity.

    Free

  • Arch Enemy Arts presents TABERNACLE by Maryann Held and WAX & WANE by Brian Serway

    Arch Enemy Arts 109 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 Arch Enemy Arts is thrilled to present: TABERNACLE, an enchanting series of 10 new and original paintings by Maryann Held. In this solo feature, the local artist continues her explorations in design and color through acrylic paint and gold ink, with each work reverently housed in hand-picked vintage frames WAX & WANE, a solo feature highlighting debut works by Brian Serway. A collection of 7 mixed media paintings, the series depicts an array of mystic woodland creatures captured in the Tennessee artist’s distinctive and haunting style. Also on view through February

    Free

  • 2/10 + 2/11 Tintype Portraits at Moon+Arrow

    Moon + Arrow 742 S 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us at Moon+Arrow for a special Valentine's Day weekend tintype pop-up with Cj! Our favorite photographer is setting up shop in Moon+Arrow again. This historical process is like watching magic, leaving you with a tangible, beautiful photographic heirloom printed on tin. The perfect activity to share with your loved one or a special treat for yourself! These portraits for meant for individuals or couples. Dogs are allowed! When purchasing a ticket, you will receive a single physical 5x7" tintype portrait and a digital copy within a week of the event. Events and workshops are non-refundable.

    $160

  • Second Thursday Gallery Nights at The Clay Studio

    The Clay Studio 1425 North American Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Every Second Thursday, The Clay Studio joins Crane Arts and NextFab in Second Thursday Gallery Nights, where galleries along the North American Street Arts Corridor are open late to highlight the neighborhood’s creative community. At The Clay Studio, visitors can take a guided tour of the latest exhibition in the Jill Bonovitz Gallery and hear exhibiting artists talk at 6:30 p.m. In March, The Clay Studio will feature, Figuring Space, an exhibition comprised of full-scale, figurative sculptures by 12 leading ceramic artists from around the United States. During this special event, guests will have the opportunity to join a curator-led

    Free

  • Walking the Edge Community Exhibition Discussion

    Online/Virtual

    The Center’s newest exhibition, Walking the Edge, is an exciting investigation into artistic expressions of the city of Philadelphia’s perimeters and boundaries, as well as other urban landscapes and natural spaces. For this community show, we invited the public to share their creative expressions on borders and edges in nature. Selected submissions are curated into a display, presented both in the Schuylkill Center’s art gallery and online on its website. Hear from curator JJ Tiziou, Director of Environmental Art Kristina Murray, and several artists featured in the exhibition as well as Walk Around Philadelphia participants. Explore how the exhibition promotes

    Free

  • ExtrABBAganza!

    American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadeplhia, PA, United States

    The American Swedish Historical Museum is hosting the ExtrABBAganza dance party on the 11th of March! The dance party celebrates the iconic music of the Swedish band ABBA. DJ Robert Drake will spin the throwbacks as everyone lets out their inner Dancing Queen. Highlights of the evening will include a dancing and costume contest and live performances by the queens, Miss Troy, Scarlett Masters, Elieen O'Brennan, and Amerie Jameson! Tickets include Swedish-inspired bites and a cash bar. Tickets are $30 for museum members and $35 for non-members and include Swedish-inspired bites and a cash bar.

    $30 – $35

  • Creative Mending Make-In

    InLiquid Gallery 1400 North American, Suit 108, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Are your favorite jeans sprouting holes in all the wrong places? Were you a recent victim of a swarm of moths with very good taste? Could your trusty sofa blanket use a little love from you for a change? Join InLiquid’s 40th Parallel North Preservation Brigade to try out techniques to repair, reuse and upcycle your worn-out textiles. When an item of clothing rips or gets stained, it’s tempting to scrap them and head to the store for a replacement. But by making the choice to instead invest in the clothes you already own— mending them and extending their life—

    Free

  • SISTERLY LOVE COLLECTIVE PANEL EVENT WITH AUTHOR AND PODCAST HOST SHARI BAYER

    Join The Sisterly Love Collective as they welcome hospitality-centric podcast host and author Shari Bayer for a panel discussion in celebration of her soon-to-be-released book Chefwise, Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World (Phaidon, Spring 2023). As a preview of the book, which features interviews with leading chefs covering inspiration, advice, and life lessons from both in and out of the kitchen, Shari will lead a panel discussion through the lens of women in hospitality with Sisterly Love Collective members Cybille St. Aude-Tate, Sofia Deleon, and Melissa McGrath as panelists. The panel takes place on Sunday, April 16th, during

    Free

  • Crafting Nature Reception

    InLiquid Gallery 1400 North American, Suit 108, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Please join us at the InLiquid Gallery on June 3, 2023, 6-9 PM for our Second Thursday Reception for our newest show “Crafting Nature”. For more information please visit www.inliquid.org or call (215) 235-3405.

    Free

  • Writing to the River

    Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States

    In this interactive workshop led by LandLab artist-in-residence Bitter Kalli, participants will read written works by authors including Alexis Pauline Gumbs, Alice Oswald, and Toni Morrison which reflect on the theme of rivers. We will discuss the symbolic and ecological role that rivers play in our lives and our environments, and create personal maps and “love letters” to the rivers and waterways that are important to us.

    Free

  • Native Flute-Making Workshop with Tchin and We Are the Seeds

    Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States

    Learn how to make and play a Native courting flute with Tchin, an Indigenous Elder musician and culture bearer. We Are the Seeds is creating space for Native and Non-Native individuals to learn to make and play the Native courting flute, which holds unique historical and cultural significance. In a modern take on this traditional art, participants will make flutes out of PVC pipes. They will also have the opportunity to learn from and have discussions with Tchin, creating opportunities for cross-cultural understanding.

    $50 – $75

  • River Alive! Learning Trail Opening Celebration

    Ferko Playground 1101 E Cayuga St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join TTF and the Juniata, Tacony Creek Park, and Philadelphia communities in welcoming back the River Alive! Learning Trail benches and animals back to Juniata Park! The Learning Trail is a new and exciting way for families to enjoy green space together while engaging with the natural environment all around them in Tacony Creek Park! Six benches and animal sculptures will be re-installed along Cayuga Street in Juniata Park to connect you to Tacony Creek: fox, fish, turtle, heron, water snake, and a river otter. Each sculpture includes an interactive water feature, song, and sign. Poetry connects the six stations

  • Natural Dyeing with Riverside Plants

    Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States

    In this workshop with LandLab artist-in-residence Bitter Kalli, participants will learn about spring and summer plants found along the Schuylkill River that can be used to create natural dyes. Participants will learn the fundamentals of natural dyeing and will then naturally dye their own fabric. Participants are invited to bring their own items of clothing or fabric to dye, but this is not required; we will provide dye materials and fabric. This event is open to the general public; registration is required as space is limited to 10 participants.

    $10

  • Museum for Art in Wood presents Tea and Game Night

    Cheese & Wine at Old Pine
    Museum for Art in Wood 141 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join the Museum for Art in Wood for an evening of backgammon and shesh besh. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, this game night is for everyone. Guests are invited to bring their own boards or use one provided by the Museum. Get ready for an enjoyable and exciting night of friendly competition and laughter. During Tea and Game Night, attendees are welcome to explore the Museum’s latest exhibition, The Mashrabiya Project: Seeing Through Space, a multi-disciplinary exhibition featuring commissioned, never-before-seen works from six international artists. The exhibition is the first effort in the U.S. to

    Free

  • First Friday, June 7th @ Arch Enemy Arts

    Delco Arts Week
    Arch Enemy Arts 109 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Arch Enemy Arts gallery and boutique welcomes you to our First Friday event on July 7, 2023 from 5PM - 9PM at 109 Arch Street in Old City! Free and open to the public, come celebrate the dramatic and varied new collections we have on display, including three solo features by artists kEda Gomes, Michael Reedy, and S.V. Williams, as well as a new group exhibition titled “NO PLACE LIKE…” Plus, you still have a chance to check out our gorgeous exhibition of GRAPHITE, which includes over forty works from our eleven-year archives dedicated to pencil and works on paper.

    Free

  • Reception for “Binding Ties” & Meet and Greet with Michelle Marcuse

    the artist studio at park towne place 2200 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us on Wednesday, July 19th, in celebration of Park Towne Place's Artist In Residence, Michelle Marcuse! During her 2023 artist residency at Park Towne Place, Philadelphia-based artist Michelle Marcuse created a new body of work, resulting in this exhibition, aptly titled Binding Ties. Originating from South Africa, Marcuse’s studio practice investigates the concept of our intricate relationship between identity, history, and our shared human experience amidst a "melting pot" of cultures. With an ever-curious exploration, Marcuse utilized wire, string, and raffia to create the included works. Binding Ties pushes the boundaries of her creative practice as she interweaves traditional craft techniques with

    Free

  • Craft Time at the River Alive! Learning Trail

    Ferko Playground 1101 E Cayuga St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us to create a unique arts & craft related to one of the animal sculptures within the River Alive Learning Trail! All ages are welcome, and all materials and instructions will be provided. FREE!  

  • Mapping Our Watershed Community Celebration

    High School Park Montgomery Ave & High School Rd., Elkins Park, PA, United States

    Mapping Our Watershed, a participatory art and community science project taking place in Cheltenham Township will culminate with a free community celebration and pop-up art exhibition, held on Thursday, August 24 from 5:30-7:30pm at High School Park, located at Montgomery Ave & High School Road in Elkins Park, PA. Mapping Our Watershed is led by Elkins Park-based artist and educator Rebecca Schultz. The project aims to increase residents’ connection to and understanding the complex and interconnected ecology of the TTF Watershed. Working in collaboration with the Tookany/Tacony Frankford Watershed Partnership (TTF), the Cheltenham Center for the Arts, and the Friends