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SUMMARY:Kinkeeping Summit
DESCRIPTION:A Free Family-Friendly Celebration of Heritage\, Joy & Connection!\n\n\nKinkeeping Summit: A Celebration of Heritage\, Joy & Connection\nSunday\, September 27\, 2026 | 11 AM–3 PMCherry Street Pier | 121 N. Christopher Columbus Blvd.\, Philadelphia\, PA 191061st & 2nd Floors \n \nFREE • FAMILY-FRIENDLY • ALL GENERATIONS WELCOME\nWho Keeps Your Family Connected?\nJoin DiasporaDNA Story Center for the first-ever Kinkeeping Summit—a free\, family-friendly celebration of the people\, stories\, traditions\, and relationships that keep our families and communities connected. \nKinkeeping is the intentional work of keeping family and ancestral connections alive—staying in touch\, tracing our roots\, preserving stories and traditions\, and making sure our families\, communities\, and diaspora’s place in history isn’t forgotten. \n \nYou Are a Kinkeeper If You…\n❤️ Value heritage and history🏡 Love homecomings and reunions📖 Share family stories and memories📸 Preserve photos and cherished mementos🧬 Want to organize your family ancestry🤝 Care for elders\, children\, and neighbors🌍 Are culturally curious and ready to learn \nIf this sounds like you\, you’re a Kinkeeper—and this event is for you! \n \nWhat to Expect\n🎉 Vendors — Shop and enjoy cultural foods🥁 Rhythm — Experience a community drum circle🎭 Story — Explore family history and archiving🧬 Ancestry — Join reunion and ancestry roundtables🎨 Exhibit — Opening of In Diaspora…📒 Collage — Create and preserve memories through photo scrapbooking✊🏿 Discover — Explore Black history and world culture exhibits from the Montgomery Collection🫶 Belong — Gather\, remember\, and connect across generations🧘🏿 Mindful — Enjoy waterfront walks and curated conversations🥑 Delicacy — Participate in a recipe swap and enjoy snacks \n \nBring Your Kinkeepers!\nBring your mother\, father\, grandmother\, grandfather\, aunties\, uncles\, cousins\, children\, friends\, neighbors—or whoever helps keep your family connected. \nCome share your stories. Discover your roots. Celebrate your culture. Make new connections. \nLet’s gather on the waterfront at Cherry Street Pier for a day of Heritage\, Joy & Kinkeeping. \n \nFREE ADMISSION\nRSVP • TAG YOUR FAMILY • SHARE WITH YOUR CREW \nPresented by DiasporaDNA Story Center
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/kinkeeping-summit/
LOCATION:Cherry Street Pier\, 121 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard\, Suite 13\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
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SUMMARY:Festival Lovers - We are the Seeds PowWow
DESCRIPTION:Join us in attending We are the Seeds – an indigenous arts and culture festival & powwow\n\n\nWe are the Seeds is running it’s 7th annual Indigenous arts and culture festival on Cherry Street Pier. Experience this vibrant festival through our Festival Lovers Club! \nParticipants can expect: \n\nLive performances\nLive painting\nPanel discussions\nArt marketplace\nHands-on activities\n\nWe will text you a meetup location on the day of the event so that you can hang with us and experience this festival. \nMake sure to purchase tickets for the festival here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/we-are-the-seeds-philly-powwow-2026-tickets-1999311575743 \nFestival Lovers Club is a membership club run by DiasporaDNA Story Center. Visit diasporanda.org/memberships to learn more.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/festival-lovers-we-are-the-seeds-powwow/
LOCATION:Cherry Street Pier\, 121 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard\, Suite 13\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
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SUMMARY:Save Philly Festivals Bus Tour
DESCRIPTION:A joyride through Philly Festivals and their history – climb onboard!\n\n\nSave Philly Festivals Bus Tour: The Ultimate Festival Hopping Joy Ride\n \nLet’s celebrate Philly’s unstoppable spirit! This is more than a tour — it’s a vibrant journey through the heart of our city’s festivals. Powered by people\, fueled by culture\, music\, food\, and community ties. Come keep the vibes high – See\, Support\, and Save the festivals that make Philly Shine! \nThe Save Philly Festivals Tour is your all-access pass to the city’s most electric block parties\, cultural celebrations\, food fests\, and music moments — no parking headaches\, no FOMO\, no limits. \nCruise the neighborhoods. Feel the energy. Keep Philly alive. \nEvery stop is a new vibe. Every block has a story. From historic cobblestones to fresh street art\, this tour puts you right in the middle of the magic that makes Philadelphia Philly. \n\nLive performances & pop-up moments\nFood\, flavor\, and local vendors\nArtists\, makers & community legends\nHidden gems across Philly’s most iconic hoods\n\nThis isn’t sightseeing. This is Philly as it was meant to be experienced. \nWhether you’re a born-and-raised Philadelphian or a first-time visitor\, this joy ride is your chance to connect\, celebrate\, and be part of something bigger — the movement to keep local streets loud\, vibrant\, and full of culture. \nHop on. Vibe out. Save Philly Festivals — one joyful stop at a time. \nThe Save Philly Festivals Bus Tour comes to life through the Let’s Rallie app (mobile + browser)—your all-in-one event guide.Explore the full tour route\, learn the stories behind each neighborhood\, and stay connected throughout the experience. From interactive maps and real-time updates to ticket access and curated content\, Let’s Rallie makes it easy to follow along and dive deeper into Philly’s festival culture.Features include:* Interactive tour map with stops and highlights* Real-time updates and announcements* Easy ticket access* Cultural insights and storytelling at every stopDownload or access via web and experience the tour your way. letsrallie.com/events/save-philly-festivals
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/save-philly-festivals-bus-tour-2/
LOCATION:Cherry Street Pier\, 121 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard\, Suite 13\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mandela Day Art'Ventures
DESCRIPTION:Mandela Day Art'Ventures is HERE and it's giving purpose\, paint\, and a playlist.\n\n\nThe United Nations officially declared July 18th Mandela Day\, calling on people everywhere to dedicate 67 minutes of service and intention to their communities – one minute for each of the 67 years Mandela devoted his life to the freedom of others. \n \nJoin DiasporaDNA Story Center on Saturday\, August 1st from 6–9PM for an evening that celebrates one of history’s greatest freedom fighters through art therapy\, aromatherapy\, South African bites & sips\, Mandela trivia\, and an Afrobeats & Amapiano soundtrack that’ll have you moving between rounds. \n \nCraft your own scented aromatherapy spray\, test your Black history and Mandela knowledge\, snap a moment at our Nelson Mandela Artwork Photobooth\, and eat\, sip\, and vibe your way through the night. \n \nThis is a vibe. This is a movement. This is 67 minutes of Mandela magic stretched into three full hours. \n \nFree to register with a $10 suggested donation collected at the door
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/mandela-day-artventures-2/
LOCATION:Cherry Street Pier\, 121 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard\, Suite 13\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mandela Day Art'Ventures
DESCRIPTION:Mandela Day Art'Ventures is HERE and it's giving purpose\, paint\, and a playlist.\n\n\nThe United Nations officially declared July 18th Mandela Day\, calling on people everywhere to dedicate 67 minutes of service and intention to their communities – one minute for each of the 67 years Mandela devoted his life to the freedom of others. \n \nJoin DiasporaDNA Story Center on Friday\, July 17th from 6–9PM for an evening that celebrates one of history’s greatest freedom fighters through art therapy\, aromatherapy\, South African bites & sips\, Mandela trivia\, and an Afrobeats & Amapiano soundtrack that’ll have you moving between rounds. \n \nCraft your own scented aromatherapy spray\, test your Black history and Mandela knowledge\, snap a moment at our Nelson Mandela Artwork Photobooth\, and eat\, sip\, and vibe your way through the night. \n \nThis is a vibe. This is a movement. This is 67 minutes of Mandela magic stretched into three full hours. \n \nFree to register with a $10 suggested donation collected at the door
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/mandela-day-artventures/
LOCATION:Cherry Street Pier\, 121 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard\, Suite 13\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
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SUMMARY:Save Philly Festivals Bus Tour
DESCRIPTION:A joyride through Philly Festivals and their history – climb onboard!\n\n\nHop aboard our vibrant festival bus tour and experience Philadelphia’s living cultural archives in motion! From hidden gems and historic venues to the heartbeat of community joy and resistance\, this guided journey celebrates the festivals that make our city unforgettable. The Save Philly Festivals Tour hops through the city’s best block parties\, cultural festivals\, food scenes\, and live music moments — all in one unforgettable joy ride. \n \nItinerary: \nSave Philly Festivals Tour: Black Creativity Field Trip    \nSaturday\, July 11 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM |  \nDeparts Cherry Street Pier \nTransit: Street Parking is available as well as rideshare and close to SEPTA public transportation. \n \nTour stops: \nDepartS from Cherry Street Pier near the Waterfront at 12pm sharp. All attendees should arrive by 11:45am for boarding. \n \n Stop 1 | Get Fresh Daily Black Farmers Market (5200 Pine St. at Freedom Greens + Gardens) \nStroll vibrant stalls stocked with fresh\, local\, chemical-free produce from Black farmers. Support Black entrepreneurship and healthy community traditions right where they thrive. \n \n Stop 2 | Celebrate Mantua! (Miles Mack Playground) \nFeel the rhythm at this free\, full-day outdoor dance festival presented by DANCE IQUAIL! Witness electrifying drill team performances by the West Powelton Steppers\, Sixers Stixers\, and Magic Music Group — pure Black creativity\, cultural legacy\, and unbreakable joy in motion. \n \n Stop 3 | Philly African Restaurant Week Festival (Love Park) \nSavor bold Pan-African flavors from 12+ Black Diaspora food vendors with music and vibrant energy in the heart of Center City. \n \nThis offers you an air conditioned front-row seat to pure black creativity: \n–> Chefs cooking African flavors to savor\, \n–> Farmers vending fresh local ingredients and \n–> A living stage of dance\, music and movement. \n \nLimited seats. Reserve your spot now and join our joy ride! \nThe Save Philly Festivals Bus Tour comes to life through the Let’s Rallie app (mobile + browser)—your all-in-one event guide.Explore the full tour route\, learn the stories behind each neighborhood\, and stay connected throughout the experience. From interactive maps and real-time updates to ticket access and curated content\, Let’s Rallie makes it easy to follow along and dive deeper into Philly’s festival culture.Features include:* Interactive tour map with stops and highlights* Real-time updates and announcements* Easy ticket access* Cultural insights and storytelling at every stopDownload or access via web and experience the tour your way. letsrallie.com/events/save-philly-festivals
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/save-philly-festivals-bus-tour/
LOCATION:Cherry Street Pier\, 121 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard\, Suite 13\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
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SUMMARY:Release & Restore: Collective Care Day
DESCRIPTION:A collective care day of meditation\, yoga\, and ritual along the river—grounding\, releasing\, and restoring together in community.\n\n\nJoin us for a restorative\, embodied gathering centered on meditation\, yoga\, and ritual practice as pathways to grounding\, release\, and collective renewal. Set along the Delaware River\, this experience invites participants into a shared space of slowing down and returning to the body as a site of memory\, healing\, and care. \nRooted in May’s theme of Liberatory Care: Rest\, Repair\, and Collective Sustainability\, this program reframes well-being as a communal practice rather than an individual pursuit. Participants are invited to move through guided meditation\, gentle yoga\, and somatic ritual designed to support emotional processing\, embodied awareness\, and nervous system restoration. \nAcross cultures and diasporic traditions\, communities have long turned to movement\, breath\, and shared witnessing as ways to hold grief\, transition\, and transformation. This gathering draws from those practices\, creating an accessible space where participants can soften into rest\, release what they are carrying\, and reconnect with themselves and one another. \nThe experience unfolds through a sequence of grounding practices\, guided movement\, reflective stillness\, and collective ritual. The day culminates in a shared release practice at the river—an intentional moment of letting go and renewal\, held in community. \nThis is an invitation to pause\, to breathe\, and to be held. A space to remember that restoration is not solitary\, but collective—and that care\, when practiced together\, becomes a form of liberation.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/release-restore-collective-care-day/
LOCATION:Cherry Street Pier\, 121 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard\, Suite 13\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ancestral Wisdom for A Weary World
DESCRIPTION:An intentional reset – free literary & mindfulness experience\n\n\nJoin DiasporaDNA Story Center for a transformative journey where literary\, cultural\, and spiritual wisdom from the past meets mindfulness practices for today. \nExplore the Montgomery Collection enjoy a gentle Waterfront Walk\, and engage in mindful journaling\, affirmations\, collage\, and “Sorrow to Strength” rituals. \nPart of the Being Human Festival (US)\, running April 17–May 3\, “Ancestral Wisdom for A Weary World” is one of 23 community events across the country supported by the National Humanities Center. This festival celebrates the humanities’ power to add depth and meaning to our lives\, help us understand ourselves and one another\, and provide context for the complex world around us. \nIf you are interested in the Sorrow to Strength workshop\, please book your ticket for the 1:30 – 3:00 pm timeslot. Please arrive 15 minutes early for this workshop and bring a pebble\, petal\, or plant to drop in the river. Email info@diasporadna.org with any questions. \n*Please note: our space is not wheelchair accessible. You must climb up a flight of steps to reach the space.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/ancestral-wisdom-for-a-weary-world/
LOCATION:Cherry Street Pier\, 121 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard\, Suite 13\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
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