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SUMMARY:Death and Taxes: The Man Behind the Legend Tour
DESCRIPTION:“…in this world\, nothing can be said to be certain\, except death and taxes.” — Benjamin Franklin\, 1789\nBenjamin Franklin was more than just a Founding Father—he was a tinker\, printer\, swimmer\, and even a spy. But in the end\, even he couldn’t escape life’s two certainties: death and taxes.\nJoin us this May at Christ Church Burial Ground for a captivating tour exploring Franklin’s legacy through the graves of his family\, his rivals\, and his fellow revolutionaries. Along the way\, we’ll share fascinating stories\, little-known facts\, and his most memorable sayings\, offering a deeper look at the man behind the legend.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/death-and-taxes-the-man-behind-the-legend-tour/2026-04-04/
LOCATION:Christ Church Burial Ground\, 340 North 5th Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
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SUMMARY:PA Fibershed Meet The Makers: Holly Guertin
DESCRIPTION:In an increasingly digital and virtual world\, working with wool has offered artist Holly Guertin a return to physical\, tactile experience. This talk explores how fiber and textile practices ground us in our bodies and reconnect us to material reality\, serving as a counterbalance to systems that often distance us from our humanity\, dignity\, and agency. \nThe presentation will feature works from Hand in Hand\, Holly’s upcoming solo exhibition on view July–October at Waterworks Visual Arts Center in Salisbury\, North Carolina. Through this collection\, Holly reflects on themes of connection\, reciprocity\, and communion between people and the earth\, using textiles as a medium to explore what it means to be human in relationship to land\, labor\, and one another. \nDate: April 15\nTime: 12-12:45 PM ET\nLocation: Virtual (Zoom link provided upon registration) \n\nAbout the Presenter: \nHolly Guertin is a contemporary fiber artist creating in felt\, embroidery\, and crochet. She received her BFA in Fibers from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) in 2011 and is currently based in the Philadelphia\, PA area. She has exhibited work at Twenty*Twenty House (2023 & 2024)\, Gallery 26 (2023)\, and Ogden Museum of Southern Art (2017). Her work has been featured in Surface Design Journal (2025)\, Dappled Things (2025)\, Colossal (2024)\, Business of Home (2023). In 2019\, Guertin collaborated with Anthropologie to create collections for Fall Home Goods and Holiday Decor inspired by her artworks. “All Like Sheep” (2011)\, “Pink Sheepskin” (2018)\, and “Rise and Fall” (2023) are exhibited in SCAD’s Permanent Collection. She is the Fiber Arts teacher and Chair of the Craftsmanship Department at Martin Saints Classical High School. She is also a Columnist at The Better Part Journal. \n\nJoin us as we meet the makers strengthening our fiber community\, one story at a time. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \nThis Lunch & Learn session is free and open to all\, with a suggested donation of $5–$10. Contributions directly support PA Fibershed’s educational programming and community initiatives.Reserve your spot today!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/pa-fibershed-meet-the-makers-holly-guertin/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Online Only
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SUMMARY:Noon Bird Walks at the Wissahickon Environmental Center.
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a guided bird walk in the Andorra Natural Area of the park during lunchtime !  All levels of birders welcome.\n\n\n Enjoy a guided bird walk in the Andorra section of the Park during lunchtime. It is spring migration season\, and various species will be arriving throughout the next few months. Walks vary in length from 1.5 hrs to 2 hrs.  Wooded trails\, Andorra Meadow\, Harper’s Meadow and Forbidden Drive are the areas we explore.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/noon-bird-walks-at-the-wissahickon-environmental-center-2/
LOCATION:Wissahickon Environmental Center (Tree House)\, 300 West Northwestern Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19118\, United States
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SUMMARY:Divine Fragments
DESCRIPTION:An exhibition presented by Wendy Liss and Dolores Poacelli displaying their work of ceramic sculptures and mixed media.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/divine-fragments/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:Hyatt Centric Center City Philadelphia\, 1620 Chancellor Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
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SUMMARY:Penn Climate Seminar: Andrew Hoffman
DESCRIPTION:Join Penn Climate for a discussion by Andrew Hoffman titled “Climate Change Through the Lens of Veterinarians.”\n\n\nPenn Climate welcomes Andrew Hoffman\, Gilbert S. Kahn Dean of Veterinary Medicine at Penn Vet\, for a seminar titled “Climate Change Through the Lens of Veterinarians.” \nVeterinary medicine aims to protect and preserve animal health\, biodiversity\, and agriculture-food systems\, all areas heavily impacted by climate change. We will discuss the connections between climate change and veterinary medicine while highlighting opportunities to engage across schools through a One Health framework. Finally\, we will discuss Penn Climate Insights\, a new knowledge-sharing platform originating from Penn Vet that aims to bolster climate education and interdisciplinary collaborations across Penn.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/penn-climate-seminar-andrew-hoffman/
LOCATION:Steinberg-Dietrich 351\, 3620 Locust Walk\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Walkabouts
DESCRIPTION:Get outside and discover Jenkins with us!\n\n\nWEDNESDAYS\, APRIL 8–JUNE 24 \nWednesday Walkabouts \n1:00–2:00 PM \nJenkins Arboretum & Gardens Staff \nJoin us on Wednesday afternoons this spring for walking tours through our glorious gardens. Each week’s tour will have a different focus depending on the staff leader and seasonal landscape. Topics may include spring wildflowers\, flowering trees\, our Rhododendron collection\, native plants\, Jenkins’ history\, and much more. Get outside and discover Jenkins with us! \nGroups of five or more are requested to schedule private guided tours at other times (contact tours@jenkinsarboretum.org). \nFree of charge
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/wednesday-walkabouts-9/
LOCATION:Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens\, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road\, Devon\, PA\, 19333\, United States
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SUMMARY:Girard College Historical Campus Tour
DESCRIPTION:Take a guided tour behind the 10-foot wall of Girard College  to  explore its history and architecture.\n\n\nEnjoy a guided tour behind the famous 10-foot wall of Girard College with Director of Historical Resources Kathy Haas. As we stroll around this 43-acre oasis in the middle of the city\, we’ll talk about Stephen Girard\, the 19th-century multi-millionaire who left his fortune to create a school for financially-disadvantaged children; the monumental architecture of the school\, including Founder’s Hall\, a National Historic Landmark; the generations of students who have lived and learned here (and still do); and the powerful civil rights activism that led to the school’s desegregation. \nThe tour will begin at the front gate of Girard College (corner of S. College and Corinthian Avenues) \n \nBefore you go\n\nThis walking tour covers approximately a mile of flat ground. \nBecause Girard College is an active school\, you will quickly check in with security when arriving on campus. Please bring a government ID.\nParking is available for free on-site; we are also accessible by several bus lines and are a half-mile walk from the Girard Avenue subway stop.\nCheck out www.foundershall.org for more information about our programs\, collections\, and online resources
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/girard-college-historical-campus-tour-10/
LOCATION:Founders Hall at Girard College\, 2101 South College Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19121\, United States
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SUMMARY:Texture Rollers & Plant Pots
DESCRIPTION:Develop your own texture roller and use a library of provided texture rollers to hand build a plant pot.\n\n\n🌸 Texture Rollers + Plant Pots 🌿 \nCelebrate the season in the Ceramic Studio with a hands-on handbuilding workshop inspired by spring growth and fresh starts! \nIn this class\, you will learn how to create ceramic tiles using slab-building techniques and then transform them with decorative surface methods. Create your own texture rollers\, try your hand at sgraffito carving\, and experiment with underglaze painting to add color and personality to your work. \nOnce you’ve practiced these techniques\, you’ll use your decorated slabs to construct a beautiful\, functional flower pot—perfect for welcoming spring into your home. \n🌼 Workshop fee includes: \n\nAll clay and materials\nGlazing and firing\nA flower and soil to plant in your finished pot at pickup\n\nNo prior clay experience required—just come ready to create\, experiment\, and get a little messy! \n \nAges:\nRecommended for ages 10+\, with anyone age 10-13 welcome with an accompanying adult to supervise 1-on-1 for the duration of the class. \nParking:\n\nStreet Parking is Metered\nThe Highland avenue parking lot behind Dunkin Doughnuts is also available for parking\, if there is not closer street parking.\n\nAbout the Artist:\nLEE is a mixed-media ceramic and fibers artist with focuse on the natural practices of sculpting using color\, repetition\, and patterning. Lee was born and raised in Schuylkill County\, Pennsylvania\, and found his home as a 2019 Graduate of the Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia. He has dedicated his time to education that focuses on community engagement in hopes to encourage the creative mind. \nLEE is the Studio Coordinator at Utility Works. Over the past year he has developed the studio into a community space for local artists. He continues his efforts of dedicated creative growth with the partnership of the Lansdowne community and the LEDC. \nAccessibility:\nPlease note that this workshop takes place in the Utility Works basement\, which is only accessible via stairs. The class requires participants to be able to sit and/or stand for at least three hours and use their hands for two hours. You must be able to lift 25lbs. There are two gender-neutral bathrooms available for students\, including one that is ADA accessible. If you have specific accessibility needs or questions\, please contact us in advance so we can discuss potential accommodations.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/texture-rollers-plant-pots/
LOCATION:Utility Works\, 32 East Baltimore Avenue\, Lansdowne\, PA\, 19050\, United States
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SUMMARY:Brownin’
DESCRIPTION:Curated by InLiquid in collaboration with Zindzi Harley\, Brownin’ showcases five Philadelphia-based artists whose work studies the Black figure and celebrates black identity by redefining the meaning of beauty. \n‍
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/brownin/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:InLiquid Gallery in the Crane Building\, 1400 North American\, Suit 108\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:CCCG Education Series 2026
DESCRIPTION:CCCG Education Series: Join us in person for the CCCG Education Series monthly this January  to December 2026!\n\n\nCCCG Education Series:\nJoin us monthly in person for the CCCG Education Series this January to December 2026! It’s a great chance to dive into exciting topics\, connect with others\, and boost your skills. Don’t miss out on this fun and informative event—mark your calendar and get ready to learn and engage live! \n \nDate Topic Description \n1/28/2026 Winter Sowing \nLearn how to start seeds in milk jugs for spring planting – receive milk jug/seeds \n2/25/2026 Hydroponics \nLearn about hydroponics (growing in water) and receive produce \n3/25/2026 Starting a Vegetable Garden \nLearn about planting vegetables and receive seeds \n4/15/2026 Composting /Container Gardening \nLearn about composting and receive bin or container \n5/6/2026 Bee Friendly/ No Mow Gardens \nLearn about bees and other pollinators and how to protect their environment \n6/24/2026 Roses and Tea \nLearn about roses and how to use botanicals for tea \n7/22/2026 Replacing Lawn/creating Pollinator Habitat \nLearn how to reduce your lawn and plan for various types of gardens \n8/26/2026 Monarch Friendly/Native Gardens \nLearn about the Monarch butterfly and how to sustain them \n9/23/2026 Botanicals \nLearn how to use botanicals\, sample mocktails \n10/28/2026 Creating a Terrarium \nLearn about terrariums and the plants used in them – create a mini terrarium \n11/18/2026 Herbs and Herbal Teas \nLearn how to grow herbs and how to use them in teas \n12/16/2026 Houseplants  \nLearn how to grow and care for houseplants – go home with a spider plant
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/cccg-education-series-2026-2/
LOCATION:508 Lakeland Rd\, 508 Lakeland Road\, Gloucester Township\, NJ\, 08012\, United States
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SUMMARY:This Old Home - Where Local Places Tell Revolutionary Stories
DESCRIPTION:Our next America 250 program at Ambler Library\, presented by local historian Sue Johnston\, will focus on our area.\n\n\nLearn where Revolutionary Soldiers encamped in our area; what battles they fought in in this area and what routes they traveled on the way to the battles. \nDiscover what local homes\, churches and buildings\, that are still in use today\, were used in the Revolutionary War and what function they served.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/this-old-home-where-local-places-tell-revolutionary-stories/
LOCATION:Wissahickon Valley Public Library Ambler Branch\, 209 Race Street\, Ambler\, PA\, 19002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T170000
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SUMMARY:Bodies and Souls
DESCRIPTION:“My concern is with humanity. I want to confront the viewer with life and with what we are doing to each other. I hope to awaken in the viewer a sense of compassion . . . without compassion there is nothing.”\n—Luis Cruz Azaceta \nBodies and Souls examines the liberatory power of figurative art. Though often treated as conservative in the second half of the 20th century\, artists used representational and realist methods to assert presence for those omitted from dominant narratives or harmfully depicted by those outside their communities. Realism and representation remain powerful means to show embodied human experience\, encompassing gender\, sexuality\, interpersonal relationships\, psychological states\, and connections to home. \nThese methods can help us imagine the world we want to live in. Representational art has been critical for artists who want to make themselves and their communities visible on their own terms. It provides the agency to see and be seen\, to show relationships\, pleasure\, and autonomy. Representing ourselves is a powerful means of celebrating our full humanity. \nThis is the throughline of an eclectic collection formed by Philadelphians Robert and Frances Coulborn Kohler. Bodies and Souls celebrates their devotion to artists and immense generosity towards PAFA. Featuring over 120 works given and promised to the museum\, the exhibition will examine prominent themes in the collection\, integrating artists who are often seen independently or as part of regional communities. \nBodies and Souls is presented concurrently with an exhibition of the same title featuring the Kohlers’ personal collection at Woodmere\, Charles Knox Smith Hall\, 9201 Germantown Ave. Bodies & Souls – Woodmere. \nFeatured Artwork: Rafael Ferrer (born 1933) El Bolero\, 1983–84. Oil on canvas; 60 × 72 in. © Rafael Ferrer\, courtesy of the artist \nThe exhibition will include works by Robert Arneson\, Luis Cruz Azaceta\, Joan Brown\, Roy DeForest\, Rafael Ferrer\, Viola Frey\, Gregory Gillespie\, Juan Gonzalez\, Red Grooms\, Anne Minich\, Gladys Nilsson\, Ed Paschke\, Christina Ramberg\, Winfred Rembert\, Tabitha Vevers\, John Wilde\, Didier William\, Karl Wirsum\, and many others.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/bodies-and-souls/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts\, 118-128 North Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19102\, United States
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SUMMARY:Kati Gegenheimer: We've Only Just Begun
DESCRIPTION:Rooted in painting but extending into architecture and social space\, the exhibition positions love not as a private or sentimental subject\, but as a serious aesthetic\, political\, and communal structure. \nTo reinaugurate the newly renovated Morris Gallery\, PAFA presents Kati Gegenheimer: We’ve Only Just Begun\, an immersive monographic exhibition exploring love–familial\, romantic\, or brotherly–at this moment of profound social division. Anchored by a symbol-laden painted musical score of the titular line from the Carpenters’ 1970 song\, the exhibition presents works surveying how love is a necessary choice to be cultivated\, measured\, sustained\, or dismissed\, over time. \nRooted in painting but extending into architecture and social space\, the exhibition positions love not as a private or sentimental subject\, but as a serious aesthetic\, political\, and communal structure. Gegenheimer’s markmaking\, symbolism\, and vibrant use of color reclaim emblems of care and tenderness (hearts\, love notes\, hinges\, calendars\, keyholes\, to-do lists)\, and ponder how love is practiced over time rather than experienced in a singular instance. In an era driven by speed\, extraction\, and instant gratification\, the exhibition insists on return and continuity. \nGegenheimer’s paintings are devoted expressions of love\, luck\, and time\, drawing inspiration from art history\, architecture\, popular culture\, and craft. Her works embrace the decorative and diaristic\, each an altar to a fleeting moment. Reliant on color\, tempo\, and composition\, each of her paintings is a sign\, symbol\, and record all at once.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/kati-gegenheimer-weve-only-just-begun/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts\, 118-128 North Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19102\, United States
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SUMMARY:FRED WILSON: THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom
DESCRIPTION:THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom is a suite of twenty-two photogravures commissioned in 2004 by the Brodsky Center at PAFA and completed in 2009. They are on view for the first time at PAFA in the Works on Paper Gallery of the Historic Landmark Building\, for one year\, in conjunction with the exhibition A Nation of Artists. \nAs an artist living and working in New York City\, I had to support myself one way or another. Working simultaneously in the educational department of the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, the American Museum of Natural History\, and the American Crafts Museum made me wonder about how the environment in which cultural production is placed affects the way the viewer feels about the artwork and the artist who made these things. \n—Fred Wilson \nThe prints reproduce floor outlines from visitor orientation maps of eighteen major art\, cultural\, and natural history museums in North America and Europe. The succession of diagrammatic images\, precisely etched in off-white and black inks\, encourage viewers to revisit memories of time spent in museums and recapture the sense of adventure sparked by picking up a map. \nAs one of the most influential American artists of this century\, Fred Wilson has set in motion a profound transformation prompting museums to reconsider how they engage viewers’ learning experiences through art and artifacts. Two hundred and fifty years after Charles Willson Peale (1741–1827) established the American museum at the nation’s birth as the destination for educational advancement—commemorated in his painting The Artist in His Museum (1822)\, on view in the rotunda—Wilson examines the consequential role museums have played since. \nWilson’s conceptual inquiry challenges museums as neutral repositories of knowledge. His groundbreaking 1992 installation at the Maryland Historical Society\, Mining the Museum\, exhumed omitted histories of colonized and enslaved people and shifted attention to the authority embedded in institutional architecture\, furniture\, labels\, and registration systems through his creative retooling of the display apparatus. His subsequent work in glass\, sculpture\, painting\, drawing\, and print addresses the cross-continental history central to the Black experience\, including themes of race\, diaspora\, liberation\, and mourning.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/fred-wilson-the-master-plan-or-in-between-the-big-bang-and-modern-art-is-the-restroom/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts\, 118-128 North Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19102\, United States
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SUMMARY:Spring Water Policy Forum
DESCRIPTION:AI for Water: Policy at the Speed of Technology\n\n\nThe Water Center at Penn is pleased to present our third annual Spring Water Policy Forum\, to be held in person at Fitts Auditorium in Golkin Hall on the University of Pennsylvania’s campus. This year’s Forum will explore AI for Water: Policy at the Speed of Technology\, examining how rapidly evolving technologies are reshaping water governance\, decision making\, and infrastructure management. \nConvened in partnership with Penn Carey Law School and the Penn Program on Regulation\, the Forum will bring together policymakers\, professionals working across water\, climate\, and infrastructure systems\, researchers\, and students for keynote and framing remarks\, followed by panel and commentator discussions that connect emerging tools and data-driven approaches to real-world policy and implementation challenges. Conversations will focus on how the water sector can adapt\, govern\, and deploy new technologies responsibly and effectively. \nThe Forum will begin with a lunch that provides students with an opportunity to engage directly with leaders in the field\, deepen their understanding of water policy at a moment of rapid technological change\, and build relationships that support their professional growth.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/spring-water-policy-forum-2/
LOCATION:Golkin Hall\, Fitts Auditorium\, 3501 Sansom Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Creative Writing for Creative People Virtual Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn to craft authentic\, compelling narratives to stand out in applications\, websites\, and creative opportunities.\n\n\nOpen opportunities are available for artists and makers year-round\, but fall and winter have a host of deadlines for residencies\, festivals\, and major opportunities the following year. Get your packet ready with the same care\, consideration\, and enthusiasm you bring to your studio practice\, and you’ll set yourself up for success. \nJoin Morgan Hobbs\, owner of Structure and Form Artist Services\, to discuss writing about your work. Hobbs’ experience working with artists gives her unique insight into common pitfalls in the writing process and how even an anxious artist can overcome them. \n\nReviewing loose standards for commonly requested documents: CV\, Resume\, Bio\, Artist Statement\, Proposal + website and social media copy\nWriting genuine and compelling text + adaptation for calls\nGetting started and the steps for success\nOvercoming Anxiety\, Procrastination\, and Cliche\n\nAbout Tools of the Trades Virtual Pass: \nTools of the Trades is an annual hybrid conference dedicated to connecting artisans\, makers\, and creative entrepreneurs in Philadelphia and beyond to the business resources they actually need. We believe that creativity is the engine of our economy\, but community is the fuel. \nThis event is part of a continuing education workshop series designed to help craft-focused businesses accelerate growth and find success on their own terms. We don’t just teach business; we facilitate a space where expertise is disseminated across generations and where no question goes unanswered. \nThe Tools of the Trades Virtual Program Pass provides you access to five live virtual programs offered monthly from April to August 2026. Program recordings will be available to all ticket holders. \nSee all events here: https://www.toolsofthetrades.org/post-conference-virtual-sessions \nRegister Here
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/creative-writing-for-creative-people-virtual-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Meantime @ UCITY
DESCRIPTION:We’re kicking off 2026 with (3) THREE storefronts in University City. Come celebrate them with us on Thursday April 16th from 5-8PM.\n\n\nJoin Meantime and come celebrate three storefronts dedicated to community wellness\, entrepreneurship\, and institutional innovation. UCity is all of these at once! Walk between the three storefronts and explore while meeting the programmers and friends over refreshments. \n3610 Lancaster Ave – West Philly Bizarre – you know then Clark Park pop-ups and will be doing their market thing through May. @westphillybizarre \n3616 Lancaster Ave – DumoLab – check out some of the innovative research and fabrication coming out of Stuart Weizman School of Design. @dumolab \n25 N 37th Street – Forbidden Fruit – a full slate of wellness and creative programming featuring yoga sessions\, workshops and music. @4bidden4fruit
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/meantime-ucity/
LOCATION:3610 Lancaster Ave\, 3610 Lancaster Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T193000
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SUMMARY:Printmaking By The People Exhibition Opening
DESCRIPTION:Participants in workshops around the city created their own art to express their ideas about the rights that are crucial for a just society.\n\n\nMural Arts Philadelphia and the Free Library of Philadelphia present Printmaking by the People: Posters for a Reimagined Declaration of Independence\, an exhibition of hundreds of posters created by Philadelphians who were asked to share their visions of “life\, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” This special exhibition is part of Printmaking by the People\, Philadelphia’s largest 2026 public art and community engagement project inspired by the 250th anniversary of the country’s founding. \nPrintmaking by the People opens at the Parkway Central Library’s Heim Center for Civic and Cultural Engagement on Thursday\, April 16\, with a free opening reception from 5:30–7:30 pm\, and runs through August 2026. The reception will include a pop-up printmaking station\, giving attendees the opportunity to share their own ideas and add to the conversation. \nThe exhibition is presented by a curatorial team that includes Todd W. Bressi (Public Art Project Specialist\, Mural Arts Philadelphia)\, Suzanna Urminska (Curator of Exhibitions\, Free Library of Philadelphia)\, and David K. Coleman Jr. (Exhibition Designer and Curatorial Advisor). The exhibition documents the voice of Philadelphians as expressed through posters they made in 35 Printmaking by the People workshops that took place across the city in 2024 and 2025. These workshops were led by more than 30 local artists working in a range of printmaking techniques. \nPrintmaking by the People is made possible by the Philadelphia Funder Collaborative for the Semiquincentennial and the City of Philadelphia\, with lead partners Free Library of Philadelphia and Visit Philadelphia. \nComplete lists of project partners\, artists\, advisors\, and workshop host organizations can be found at the Printmaking by the People project page.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/printmaking-by-the-people-exhibition-opening/
LOCATION:Parkway Central Library\, 1901 Vine Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T193000
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SUMMARY:East Camden Community Resilience Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us in East Camden to chat\, connect\, and build stronger community vibes together!\n\n\nEast Camden Community Resilience Meeting\nHey neighbors! Join us in person for the East Camden Community Resilience Meeting. \nWe would love to talk to you about: \nRepairing your home \nFlooding in your home and street \nPreparing for emergencies and  \nLeadership Training
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/east-camden-community-resilience-meeting/
LOCATION:2912 Federal St\, 2912 Federal Street\, Camden\, NJ\, 08105\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T203000
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SUMMARY:Live Music and Economic Development
DESCRIPTION:A conversation on how live music fuels local economies—bringing together musicians\, venues\, and businesses shaping the Philly scene.\n\n\nLive music is more than entertainment — it’s a driver of local economies. \nAcross major cities\, vibrant music scenes support tourism\, activate restaurants and cafés\, sustain performance venues\, and generate income for artists\, educators\, and cultural workers. When supported intentionally\, live performance becomes not just cultural expression but a vital part of a city’s business ecosystem. \nThis Third Thursday conversation will explore how live music functions as both creative practice and economic strategy. The discussion will look at how musicians build sustainable careers\, how organizers and institutions support the field\, and how businesses — from clubs and cafés to hospitality spaces — can successfully integrate live performance into their programming. \nWhile the conversation will include perspectives from jazz practitioners\, the focus is broader: understanding how local music ecosystems form\, how opportunities are created\, and how cities benefit when musicians and venues are able to thrive. \nThis event is designed not only for musicians and cultural workers\, but also for restaurateurs\, venue managers\, and entrepreneurs interested in incorporating live music into their spaces\, strengthening their audience base\, and positioning their venues within the city’s cultural landscape. \nProduced in partnership with the Philadelphia Department of Commerce\, this gathering brings together practitioners\, business leaders\, and community members to examine how live music contributes to the vitality of Philadelphia’s cultural and nighttime economy.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/live-music-and-economic-development/
LOCATION:CultureWorks Greater Philadelphia\, 1315 Walnut Street\, #Unit 300\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T190000
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SUMMARY:Artists in Conversation: Craig Calderwood and Didier William
DESCRIPTION:Join guest curator Robert Cozzolino as he leads a conversation with two artists included in the exhibition Bodies & Souls. Craig Calderwood and Didier William have each reimagined figurative painting through hybrid materials and a meaningful use of patterns. Each explores gender\, sexuality and how bodies relate to culture in their work. Calderwood has three drawings and a work on fabric in the exhibition; two of William’s works are featured at PAFA and one will be on view at Woodmere.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/artists-in-conversation-craig-calderwood-and-didier-william/
LOCATION:Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts\, 118-128 North Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Habitat Advocate: Qigong - Mindful Movement for Gardeners
DESCRIPTION:Explore mindful movement to tend to your best habitat restoration tool – your human body!\n\n\nWhether you are seeking gentle warm-ups to prevent injury or meditative motions to connect to the spaces you steward\, Qigong offers a way to easefully warm\, transform\, and activate energy in your body. \nParticipants will explore the philosophy of Qigong\, a practice developed in China thousands of years ago\, and practice mindful movement forms in a group setting as insight for later personal practice. Please wear comfortable clothing for gentle movement. \n \nThe Lancaster Conservancy has protected over 11\,000 acres of natural lands\, which are critically important to supporting biodiversity. Smaller patches of native habitats spread throughout urban landscapes are also essential to creating corridors of habitat – food and refuge – for wildlife. This is why we are offering our Habitat Advocate classes at Tec Centro in Lancaster City. \nThe cost of the Habitat Advocate classes covers instructor fees. If the cost of this class is prohibitive\, please reach out to Keith Williams\, VP of Engagement and Education\, at kwilliams@lancasterconservancy.org. \n \nYour Presenter\nElyse Jurgen\, M.Ed\, CBLP\, CERP\, owner of Waxwing EcoWorks Co.\, is a community collaborator inspired by rebuilding ecological literacy and biodiversity with her team of ecological practitioners. Ample hikes and plant community observations in nature spark her imagination\, bringing a rare blend of art and science into her practice. Her work deepens your connection to place and empowers you to take meaningful action to maximize your land’s potential to support wildlife and enhance human well-being. \nShe is certified as an Ecological Restoration Practitioner (CERP)\, Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP)\, Permaculture Designer\, and earned an Ecological Gardening Certification from Mt. Cuba Center. She holds a Master’s Degree in Environmental Education\, 7-12 Biology Teaching Certification\, and participated in Cornell University’s Civic Ecology program. \nElyse is a Qigong Level 1 Instructor in training. \n \nAbout this Class\nOpen for general admission\, no prerequisite necessary for this class! This class is one of three Art + Culture Classes in our Habitat Advocate Series. For those looking to complete their Habitat Advocate Certificate\, only one of the Art + Culture classes need to be completed. Attendees ages 16 and over are invited but must be accompanied by an adult if younger than 18. \nLearn more about Habitat Advocate classes and certification here. \n \nRefund/Cancellation Policies\nRefund Policy: If you are unable to attend this event after purchasing a ticket\, refund requests must be made at least two weeks before the event. \nCancellation Policy: This event will be held rain or shine\, with cancellation for severe weather made at the time of the event. If the Conservancy reschedules the event\, attendees will be emailed and tickets will be automatically moved to the new date. If the Conservancy cancels the event\, attendees will be notified via email when possible and refunded. \n \nPhoto Credit: Elyse Jurgen of Waxwing EcoWorks Co. \n \nThank you to our host Tec Centro and partners Waxwing EcoWorks Co. and the Spanish American Civic Association (SACA)!\nThank you also to our incredible Annual Sponsors for their generous support!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/habitat-advocate-qigong-mindful-movement-for-gardeners/
LOCATION:102 Chester St\, 102 Chester Street\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T210000
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SUMMARY:Brownin’
DESCRIPTION:Curated by InLiquid in collaboration with Zindzi Harley\, Brownin’ showcases five Philadelphia-based artists whose work studies the Black figure and celebrates black identity by redefining the meaning of beauty. \n‍
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/brownin/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:InLiquid Gallery in the Crane Building\, 1400 North American\, Suit 108\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibitions
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T220000
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SUMMARY:Third Thursday jam session + open mic
DESCRIPTION:Bring your instrument\, words\, and ears to enjoy a time of sharing ancestorial space. Vendors\, Food\, and Live Entertainment\n\n\nJoin us to welcome in the new year with jams\, words\, and community. \nStarting in February we will be having featured poets and musicians and spots for vendors! if interested in vending or perforfming email rad.love.philly@gmail.com \n\n\nThis March 2026 we will be featuring the Germantown band\, Angel Egg. Including Paulito and Braylynn. Soulful\, exciting\, leaving you holding your breath in all the priceless moments.  \nNext Features include: Emyne the Superstar\, the Urban Shamans\, and Koof Ibi —stay tuned and stay connected! \n\n\n\n\nAbout d’griot cafe \nmission: \nd’griot  cafe (“duh-gree-o”) amplifies more light in the ‘hood; offering transformational moments to be seen\, dream\, and cultivate resilient community wellness. \nvision: \n\nNamed in honor of African storytellers and urban slang\, d’griot is a healing space of story; stories of our ancestors\, the magic in the present\, and our intent for the future.\nWe are a community wellness cafe; a healing space that supports folks on their holistic wellness journey of the mind\, body\, and spirit. We offer natural medicinal products\, nutrient food and beverage\, gallery\, creative events\, coaching\, retreats\, and a space to inspire the whole family.\nWe are intentional about creating authentic beautiful spaces to share stories\, activate our creativity\, educate one another\, map toward our goals\, and support one another to see the beauty in ourselves to fly.\nWe are building spaces across Philadelphia that need access to community wellness cultivation as well as outside the city on land to offer rest\, retreat\, and re-connection.\n\nvisit our website. follow us on socials Insta FB \nContact us if you have any questions — connect@dgriot.co \nFollow us @dgriot.philly \nSpace is available to rent your event! see website for details
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/third-thursday-jam-session-open-mic-4/
LOCATION:d’griot gallery\, 51 Maplewood Mall\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T220000
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SUMMARY:Miniball
DESCRIPTION:Cannonball’s Miniball returns April 16 – 19 at Christ Church Neighborhood House and Icebox! A four-day microfestival of multi-genre performances\, Miniball features Cannonball encores and new works with fourteen distinct offerings between the two venues. Get a sneak peak of all-new performances from Philly performance legends alongside roofshaking out-of-town projects and hidden gems from emerging artists. General Admission tickets are $25 with sliding scale tickets from $5-$50. Get all the info here: https://www.cannonballfestival.org/miniball-2026 \nHighlighted performances include: //shrouded\\, a new work from Jaamil Olawale Kosoko described as “a living poetic sculpture and an immersive dance work” which will premiere at Lincoln Center after its Miniball run\, Exercise 4 by tap dancer and scholar Michael Love\, and a compilation of contemporary circus work A Time Rebellion by Alyssa Bigbee.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/miniball/
LOCATION:Christ Church Neighborhood House Theatre\, 20 N American Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,arts & entertainment,Arts & Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T200000
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SUMMARY:Growing Together Series: Dirt\, Compost or Soil?
DESCRIPTION:Growing Together Workshop Series: Dirt\, Compost\, or Soil?\nJoin us at Brewerytown Garden for the first event in our Growing Together series.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/growing-together-series-dirt-compost-or-soil/
LOCATION:Brewerytown Garden\, Master and N 27th\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19121\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T203000
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SUMMARY:cinéSPEAK x Vox Populi presents Pt.2 – The People Rise Up: A Third World Newsreel Retrospective (1968-72)
DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled to announce a new year-long collaboration: cinéSPEAK x Vox Populi present 3rd Thursdays! \nFor April\, we’re presenting powerful short films from the Third World Newsreel retrospective (1968-1972)\, documenting grassroots movements for land sovereignty both domestically and around the world. This program showcases movements in the Dominican Republic\, Palestine and New York City. \nSince 1968\, Third World Newsreel (TWN) has been at the forefront of advocating for media that champions cultural and social justice\, highlighting the narratives of historically marginalized and diverse communities. TWN is committed to fostering unity and solidarity through powerful storytelling that drives change. \n📍 Vox Populi – 319 N. 11th Street \n🕡 April 16th – Doors 6:30 PM | Film 7:00 PM | After the screening\, continue the conversation @ Trestle Inn (1/2 block north; 21+; show your ticket for 15% off) \n🎟️ $10 General Admission (NOTAFLOF) *As always\, if you have extra to share\, please consider making an additional donation to pay-it-forward
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/cinespeak-x-vox-populi-presents-pt-2-the-people-rise-up-a-third-world-newsreel-retrospective-1968-72/
LOCATION:Vox Populi\, 319 N 11th Street\, Third Floor\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Film
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T203000
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SUMMARY:Art or Science? The Co-Construction of Botanical Illustration
DESCRIPTION:Embark on a journey into the complex and fascinating stories surrounding botanical renderings and colonial plant collections.\n\n\nTHURSDAY\, APRIL 16 \nArt or Science? The Co-Construction of Botanical Illustration \n7:00–8:30 PM \nTracy Qiu\, Consultant\, Artist\, and Researcher \nEmbark on a journey into the complex and fascinating stories surrounding botanical renderings and colonial plant collections. Tracy’s Ph.D. research explores the circumstances under which botanical illustrations were produced and asks the question\, “How has the history of botanical illustration shaped the way we perceive plants\, gardens\, nature\, and the environment today?” Drawing on archival research at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew and Edinburgh\, Tracy will share insights into how human-plant interactions crossed barriers of geography\, race\, class\, and gender. \nFree of charge | Virtual event (a Zoom link will be emailed to participants prior to lecture date) \nThis virtual lecture is a part of our Third Thursday Lecture series
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/art-or-science-the-co-construction-of-botanical-illustration/
LOCATION:Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T210000
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SUMMARY:Uncle Bobbie's X Brian Jones - "Black History is for Everyone" Book Talk
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we welcome educator and scholar\, Brian Jones to discuss his latest book “Black History is for Everyone”.\n\n\nBlack history IS American history and is for EVERYONE. \nEducator\, scholar and author\, Brian Jones will be at Uncle Bobbie’s to discuss his latest book\, Black History is for Everyone. \nWith Black history under attack from many fronts\, it’s never been more important to read\, engage with and share the works being written by our truth-tellers. This will be an excellent opportunity to learn and discuss race\, politics\, culture and how Blackness is an undeniable part of it all. \nBrian will be in conversation with fellow educator and writer\, Ismael Jimenez. \nBook signing will follow the discussion and Q&A. \nAll attendees can enjoy a 15% off in-store discount on your entire order during the event. \nDon’t miss this! \n****** \nAbout the Book: \nA longtime educator explores how the study of Black history challenges our understanding of race\, nation\, and the stories we tell about who we are. \nBlack history is under attack from powerful forces that seek to excise it from classrooms\, libraries\, and the popular imagination. Yet its opponents fail to understand a simple truth: the best education challenges our assumptions\, helps us see larger forces at work\, and gives us glimpses of alternate futures. \nIn Black History Is for Everyone\, Brian Jones offers a meditation on the power of Black history\, using his own experiences as a lifelong learner and classroom teacher to question everything—from the radicalism of the American Revolution to the meaning of “race” and “nation.” \nWith warmth and immersive storytelling\, Jones encourages us to delve deeper into our collective history\, explores how curiosity about our world is essential—and reminds us that with stakes so high\, the effort is worth it. \n \nAbout the Author: \nBrian Jones has taught many ages and grades in New York City’s public schools and the City University of New York. He served as the inaugural director of the Center for Educators and Schools at the New York Public Library and was the associate director of education at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. The author of The Tuskegee Student Uprising: A History\, his writing has also appeared in The New York Times\, Guardian\, and Jacobin. \nAbout the moderator: \nIsmael Jimenez is an educational leader\, writer\, and public scholar whose work is guided by the belief that education is the practice of freedom. His leadership emphasizes culturally relevant pedagogy\, civic literacy\, and the integration of Africana Studies into the core of public education. \nIn addition to leadership in public education\, Jimenez has contributed essays to Education Post\, EdWeek\, 7th Ward\, and other platforms\, amplifying the role of history and civic learning in shaping democratic possibility. He has partnered with cultural institutions including the Center for Black Educator Development and the Philadelphia Writing Project\, advancing initiatives that connect classrooms to community history and civic action. \nJimenez’s career reflects a consistent vision: to ensure that students and teachers encounter education not as rote compliance but as an invitation to inquiry\, truth-telling\, and transformation. He is frequently sought after for his insights on social studies\, Black history\, and education policy\, and he continues to expand his public voice through writing\, lectures\, and community-based programming. \n… \nDoors open at 6:30pm. \nAll tickets are non-refundable. \nStreet parking available. \nChildren older than 5-years old need a ticket for entry.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/uncle-bobbies-x-brian-jones-black-history-is-for-everyone-book-talk/
LOCATION:Uncle Bobbie’s Coffee & Books\, 5445 Germantown Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow at The Stagecrafters Theater of Chestnut Hill
DESCRIPTION:IMAGINATIVE TECHNO-COMEDY OPENING AT THE STAGECRAFTERS \nThe Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow is a hilarious and heartfelt “techno-comedy\,” that tells the story of Jennifer Marcus\, an agoraphobic computer genius\, who goes searching for her biological mother in China. Along the way she is aided by a Mormon missionary\, a pizza delivery driver\, and the outstanding robot she built called Jenny Chow. \nThe play\, authored by Rolin Jones\, won the 2006 Obie Award for Playwriting. Mr. Jones was also a finalist for the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for this play. For the last four years\, Mr. Jones has been writer-producer for Showtime’s award-winning series Weeds. \n“Bright and engaging\, boldly imagined Mr. Jones unfolds his tale of pioneering science fueled by post-adolescent angst with pleasing agility.”\nThe New York Times \n“Fantastical and funny…”\nVariety \nThe Stagecrafters 8130 Germantown Ave.\nPerformance dates: April 10-April 26\nThu\, Fri\, Sat @8\, Sun @2\nTickets $26.00 online\, $30.00 at door\nDiscounts for Seniors\, Students\, Industry available\nMore info: https://thestagecrafters.org/ or call 215 247 9913
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/the-intelligent-design-of-jenny-chow-at-the-stagecrafters-theater-of-chestnut-hill/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:The Stagecrafters Theater\, 8130 Germantown Ave\, Philadelphia\, P\, 19118\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts & entertainment,Arts & Performance,Event,Free Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Stagecrafters Theater":MAILTO:jtoczek@thestagecrafters.org
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