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  • The Philadelphia Rare Book Fair

    The Philadelphia Rare Book Fair
    Trinity Memorial Church 2212 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The Philadelphia Rare Book Fair will be held at the Trinity@22nd near Rittenhouse Square, bringing together dozens of dealers and thousands of books, prints, historic documents and other works on paper. Opening Hours: Thursday, December 4th, 5 pm – 8 pm: Preview Night: Enjoy wine and beer while having first access to the books. Tickets: $40 Preview tickets include entry to the fair on Friday and Saturday. Friday, December 5th: 12 pm – 8 pm: Book Fair: Entry to the fair will be $15, $10 for students and free for under 16s. Tickets will cover multiple entries on Saturday and

    $10 – $15

  • The Philadelphia Rare Book Fair

    The Philadelphia Rare Book Fair
    Trinity Memorial Church 2212 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The Philadelphia Rare Book Fair will be held at the Trinity@22nd near Rittenhouse Square, bringing together dozens of dealers and thousands of books, prints, historic documents and other works on paper. Opening Hours: Thursday, December 4th, 5 pm – 8 pm: Preview Night: Enjoy wine and beer while having first access to the books. Tickets: $40 Preview tickets include entry to the fair on Friday and Saturday. Friday, December 5th: 12 pm – 8 pm: Book Fair: Entry to the fair will be $15, $10 for students and free for under 16s. Tickets will cover multiple entries on Saturday and

    $10 – $15

  • The Philadelphia Rare Book Fair

    The Philadelphia Rare Book Fair
    Trinity Memorial Church 2212 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The Philadelphia Rare Book Fair will be held at the Trinity@22nd near Rittenhouse Square, bringing together dozens of dealers and thousands of books, prints, historic documents and other works on paper. Opening Hours: Thursday, December 4th, 5 pm – 8 pm: Preview Night: Enjoy wine and beer while having first access to the books. Tickets: $40 Preview tickets include entry to the fair on Friday and Saturday. Friday, December 5th: 12 pm – 8 pm: Book Fair: Entry to the fair will be $15, $10 for students and free for under 16s. Tickets will cover multiple entries on Saturday and

    $10 – $15

  • After Rumi: Book Talk

    University of Pennsylvania College Green, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    After Rumi: The Mevlevis and Their World by Jamal J. Elias is the first major book since the mid-20th century to focus on Rumi’s religious, social and literary legacy. In this book talk, the author will briefly introduce important aspects of Rumi’s impact on Sufism, language and society in Turkey and beyond. The talk will be followed by a discussion with Ahmet T. Karamustafa, one of the world’s foremost experts on the history of medieval Sufism.

    Free

  • Pride Book Fair

    H&H Books 2230 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, NY, United States

    H&H Books and Future Days Beer Company are hosting a PRIDE BOOK FAIR on June 7 from 2-6 PM! We’ll have books by amazing queer authors from Philly and beyond, prints by Kimi Tallant, H&H tote bags, extremely cute stickers, and more. Admission is free, and 10% of beer sales will be donated to The Head and The Hand. Whether you’re looking for an introvert-friendly alternative to Philly’s huge Pride festival or planning to party nonstop all weekend, we hope you’ll stop by!

    Free

  • The Newlin Speaker Series: Book Talk with Dr. Paul Kahan

    Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, United States

    Join us for a lively discussion of Philadelphia, a Narrative History, written by U.S. political, economic, and diplomatic history expert Dr. Paul Kahan. The book presents an in-depth portrait of Philadelphia and explores the tension between diversity and conflict in the city’s early years and onward. Tickets are $10/person, free for members. Signed copies of the book will be available at the event.

    $10,

  • Artist Talk: Cavin Jones

    (Philadelphia, PA) Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 2 PM in the Art Department for a talk by Philadelphia artist Cavin Jones. Cavin Jones is a painter, muralist, and collagist whose figurative work is inspired by American history, particularly the African American experience. Jones has said that his work is "a catalyst to stimulate thought and promote discussion about various issues prevalent in society." His dynamic compositions often feature contrasting elements that as he says, "infuse the paintings with layers of meaning and associations." Cavin will talk about his art journey, including his public mural work. After the talk in

    Free